RN Clinical Coordinator - Med Surge and Ortho - PT Flex

Sanford Health•Bemidji, MN

6d•$41 - $58

About The Position

The RN Clinical Coordinator provides clinical coordination and resource support for assigned inpatient departments, working closely with the Clinical and Administrative Lead to oversee admissions and transfer activity and monitor current and prospective bed and patient-care capacity. The role collaborates with clinical leaders, physicians, and interprofessional colleagues to support safe, effective patient care, patient flow, and continuity of care. It applies sound clinical judgment to prioritize needs, coordinate resources, communicate effectively, and identify or escalate barriers and concerns. The coordinator maintains knowledge of department policies, clinical practices, regulations, and scope of practice. Depending on patient and department needs, the role may include direct patient care, assessment, admissions, education, triage, and other nursing interventions. It also supports staff education, orientation, competency development and validation, quality and safety activities, audits, process improvement, and departmental initiatives. The coordinator serves as a clinical resource and consultant to patient-care staff in developing and implementing individualized care plans. Where applicable, specialty consultation and follow-up within the RN's competency may include wound, ostomy, and/or incontinence-related care for pediatric and adult patients. The role coordinates and oversees clinical and operational activities to promote safe, efficient, patient-centered, high-quality care; supports staff and interdisciplinary collaboration; monitors compliance with organizational policies, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and quality measures; and supports staffing, resource utilization, workflow, and continuity of care.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Current, unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where nursing practice occurs, and/or multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years of RN experience preferred.
Experience in the applicable clinical practice area preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee clinical and operational activities to support safe, efficient, patient-centered, high-quality care.
Work closely with the Clinical and Administrative Lead to oversee patient admissions and transfer activity and monitor current and prospective bed and patient-care capacity.
Provide clinical guidance to staff on policies, procedures, evidence-based practices, regulatory requirements, and standards of care.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support communication, patient outcomes, staff development, and departmental goals.
Help facilitate staff onboarding, orientation, education, training, and competency assessment.
Monitor and promote compliance with organizational policies, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and quality measures.
Provide direct patient care and care coordination as needed, including patient assessment, admissions, education, triage, and other nursing interventions.
Lead and participate in quality improvement, patient safety, risk reduction, audit, and process improvement activities.
Support staffing operations, resource utilization, workflow management, departmental coverage, and continuity of care.
Serve as a clinical resource and consultant to patient-care staff developing and implementing individualized patient care plans.
Provide or coordinate specialty clinical consultation and follow-up within the RN's area of competency when applicable.