Clinical Nurse Coordinator Medical Telemetry

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

As a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for Medical Telemetry , your insights and contributions to patient care are highly valued and encouraged at every level. Whether through collaborative relationships with your direct supervisor or more structured avenues such as hospital councils and national nursing initiatives, you will play a crucial role in shaping decisions that enhance patient outcomes and the nursing profession.

Are you looking for a workplace where your voice matters? Nurses are integral to our mission of caring for and improving human life. Within our organization, there are numerous opportunities for nurses to express their opinions through professional practice councils, advisory groups, vital voices surveys, and distinguished units. We learn and grow together as a diverse nursing community, collaborating with our team at the local medical center.

Role Summary and Qualifications

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-focused care and coordinating all activities within the unit or department during their assigned shift. Working alongside other management team members, the CNC oversees, assesses, and evaluates nursing care in line with established policies and procedures. They also serve as a resource for staff and exemplify a commitment to the organization’s vision, mission, and values, thereby enhancing the patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitates admission and discharge processes to promote efficient patient flow and high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Engages in the continuous evaluation of the quality of patient care services in collaboration with management team members.
• Works with subject matter experts and fellow managers to foster a collaborative environment that enhances outcomes and service quality.
• Embraces a patient-first philosophy and participates in service recovery when necessary.
• Contributes to improving staff engagement by implementing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding and hourly check-ins.
• Provides input on interviewing, selecting, and training new staff. Recommends and executes actions related to training, conflict resolution, personnel policy adherence, performance evaluations, and disciplinary measures to ensure a competitive organization.
• Assists with staff scheduling and manages labor aspects in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity standards.
• Helps maintain proper inventory control and assists in managing supplies and equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 90 days of starting employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification must be obtained within 6 months of starting employment.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Associate Degree in Nursing.

Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, life, career, and retirement of our team members. Available plans and programs include:

• Extensive benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellness support , including complimentary counseling and referral services.
• Time-off programs for paid leave, family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and other leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement options , featuring a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (depending on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellness counseling.
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, scholarships for dependents, and a partnership with a nursing college.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

“Nurses are essential and form the backbone of healthcare delivery. We are committed to providing nurses with the necessary tools and resources to deliver exceptional patient care, advocate for the profession, and help shape the future of nursing.”

Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

Our facility is a 200+ bed acute-care center located north of Austin, Texas. This comprehensive medical center features the only hybrid operating room in the county, a 24-hour emergency department with a Level II trauma center, and advanced cardiac care through our Heart Hospital. Patients can also access rehabilitation services, women’s health, cancer care, neurology, joint replacement, and orthotics at this facility.

We are part of one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. Our organization was established through a unique partnership between a healthcare provider and two local non-profits.

We have been recognized multiple times as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® and have invested significantly in charitable care and support for the uninsured.

If you believe this opportunity aligns with your career goals, we encourage you to apply for the Clinical Nurse Coordinator position in Medical Telemetry. We review all applications, and qualified candidates will be contacted by our team. We are eager to interview you—apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.