Clinical Coordinator, Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical Coordinator, Nursing

Location: White Plains

Position Summary

The Clinical Coordinator, Nursing is responsible for overseeing daily clinical operations, coordinating patient care activities, and supporting nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. This role serves as a clinical resource and leader, facilitating communication among interdisciplinary teams and ensuring adherence to hospital policies, regulatory standards, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily unit operations and ensure optimal patient flow and throughput
• Coordinate and assign nursing staff based on patient acuity and unit needs
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to nursing staff
• Serve as a resource for complex clinical situations and patient care escalation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
• Monitor patient care delivery to ensure compliance with clinical standards and policies
• Facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges in collaboration with care management
• Promote patient safety, satisfaction, and quality outcomes
• Participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Support staff education, onboarding, and competency validation
• Assist in resolving patient, family, and staff concerns in a professional manner
• Maintain communication with leadership regarding unit operations and issues

Education & Experience Requirements

• Education:
  • BSN required (MSN preferred)
• Licensure & Certifications:
  • Active RN license (New York State)
  • BLS required
  • ACLS and PALS preferred/required (depending on unit)
  • Specialty certification (preferred)
• Experience:
  • 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience (ED, critical care, or med/surg preferred)
  • Prior leadership, charge nurse, or supervisory experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of clinical workflows, patient safety, and regulatory standards
• Skills:
  • Leadership and team coordination
  • Strong clinical judgment and decision-making
  • Effective communication and conflict resolution
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Proficiency in electronic medical records and documentation systems