CCU/PCU Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Summary

Job Description:

CCU/PCU Clinical Nurse Coordinator 

Full-Time – Third Shift  

BHCOR-Progressive Care Unit l I Corbin, KY 

The Clinical Coordinator functions as a clinical pathway, population-based clinician responsible for promoting patient safety and high-quality patient care through clinical leadership, education, consultation and modeling. The clinical coordinator incorporates evidence-based practice, theory, and research into various patient care settings according to patient needs by collaborating with multi-professional groups; facilitating the development of hospital and department policies, nursing procedures, regulatory standards and guidelines; and conducting ​research. The role also includes functioning as a community resource on topics within scope of practice and providing nursing orientation, education, and ongoing competency verification. The clinical coordinator is a role model for caring that honors the patient’s mind, body, and spirit.

Description:  

• Develops, coordinates, and evaluates orientation, competency, continuing education, and professional development programs for nursing and clinical staff. 

• Assesses educational needs and facilitates learning activities using evidence-based practices, clinical data, and organizational goals. 

• Maintains clinical expertise and serves as a resource for patient care, complex clinical situations, and specialty practice standards. 

• Collaborates with nursing leadership, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical practice, patient outcomes, and quality initiatives. 

• Serves as a clinical consultant, mentor, educator, and role model while promoting professional growth, evidence-based practice, and staff competency. 

• Monitors compliance with quality, regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards. 

• Supports customer service excellence and a positive healing environment through effective communication and relationship building. 

• Adheres to organizational policies, infection prevention practices, emergency preparedness requirements, and safety programs. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Requirements:  

• Associate Degree in Nursing required; current Kentucky RN license required.  

• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience required; leadership and advanced clinical experience preferred. Critical care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or step-down ICU clinical experience is strongly preferred.

• Current or obtained within established departmental timeframes: BLS, ACLS, Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia, NIH Stroke Certification, 12-Lead ECG Training, Glucometer Training, Aegis/DY Training, and Nurse Wound Care Training.  

Benefits:  

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance 

• Life Insurance 

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance 

• Identity Theft Protection 

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually  

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave  

• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire  

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)  

• PTO Sell Back Program  

• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation) 

• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support  

• Retirement with Company Match 

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is anEqual Employment Opportunity employer.