RN Clinical Coordinator Med Surg Oncology

CommonSpirit Health•Westminster, CO

About The Position

At St. Anthony North Hospital, the RN Clinical Coordinator supports the department director or manager by coordinating clinical and department activities for the unit and serving as a clinical resource and professional role model. The coordinator provides leadership and coordination for daily unit operations during an assigned shift, uses sound clinical judgment, and helps ensure high-quality patient care in accordance with professional standards. The role includes managing the shift as charge, assigning and authorizing work, serving as a liaison between physicians and the patient care team, and taking patient assignments as unit needs and acuity require. The 4 North Medical Surgical department has 30 beds and serves an average of 24 to 30 post-surgical patients daily. The unit specializes in oncology, orthopedics, and medical/surgical care. St. Anthony North Hospital is a Magnet-designated facility serving communities in the area. The hospital describes its nursing environment as collaborative, team-oriented, and focused on learning and professional development.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent by endorsement.
At least one year of clinical RN experience.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
RN license to practice in the state of employment, as applicable.
Strong clinical skills and judgment.
Strong leadership potential.
Superior communication and collaboration abilities.
Commitment to ethical practice, quality patient care, and a supportive team environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Nursing specialty certification.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interview, and review of medical records and clinical data.
Evaluate patients’ responses and intervene to support optimal outcomes.
Develop and implement patient plans of care and observe outcomes in accordance with nursing standards and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide leadership, support, and coordination for the unit’s daily operations during the assigned shift.
Assist in directing, organizing, and prioritizing shift activities to meet patient-care and staff needs.
Ensure admissions and cases are appropriate for the unit or department and that the staff skill mix is appropriate for safe patient care.
Serve as a liaison to the multidisciplinary patient-care team.
Manage the shift as charge, assign duties, authorize work procedures, and take patient assignments according to unit needs and acuity.
Support the department director or manager in coordinating clinical and department activities.