CCU/PCU Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Summary
Job Description:
CCU/PCU Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Full-Time– ThirdShift
BHCOR-ProgressiveCare UnitlICorbin, KY
The Clinical Coordinator functions as a clinical pathway, population-based clinician responsible for promotingpatient safety and high-quality patient care through clinical leadership, education,consultationand 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;facilitatingthe developmentof hospital and department policies, nursing procedures, regulatorystandardsand guidelines; and conducting ​research. The role also includes functioning as a community resource on topics withinscopeof practice andproviding nursing orientation, education, and ongoing competency verification. The clinical coordinator is a rolemodel for caring that honors the patient’s mind, body, and spirit.
Description:
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Develops, coordinates, and evaluates orientation, competency, continuing education, and professional development programs for nursing and clinical staff.
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Assesses educational needs and facilitates learning activities using evidence-based practices, clinical data, and organizational goals.
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Maintains clinicalexpertiseand serves as a resource for patient care, complex clinical situations, and specialty practice standards.
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Collaborates with nursing leadership, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical practice, patient outcomes, and quality initiatives.
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Serves as a clinical consultant, mentor, educator, and role model while promoting professional growth, evidence-based practice, and staff competency.
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Monitors compliance with quality, regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards.
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Supports customer service excellence and a positive healing environment through effective communication and relationship building.
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Adheres to organizational policies, infection prevention practices, emergency preparedness requirements, and safety programs.
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Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

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Associate Degree in Nursingrequired; current Kentucky RN licenserequired.
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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.
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Current or obtained within established departmentaltimeframes: BLS, ACLS, Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia, NIH Stroke Certification, 12-Lead ECG Training, Glucometer Training, Aegis/DY Training, and Nurse Wound Care Training.

Benefits:

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Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
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Identity Theft Protection
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Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
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Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
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5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
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Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
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PTO Sell Back Program
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Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
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Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
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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 an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.