RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator Telemetry

Job Description

Job Description

As a Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) in Telemetry, your insights and contributions to patient care are highly valued and encouraged at every level. Whether through collaborative interactions with your direct supervisor or more structured roles in hospital councils and national nursing initiatives, you will play a pivotal role in shaping decisions that enhance patient outcomes and the nursing profession.

Position Overview and Qualifications

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the delivery of exceptional, patient-focused care and overseeing all unit functions during assigned shifts. Working alongside other management team members, the CNC directs, assesses, and evaluates nursing care in line with established policies and procedures. This role also serves as a resource for staff and exemplifies a commitment to the organization’s mission and values, fostering an outstanding patient experience and clinical results that enhance overall departmental performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitates admission and discharge processes to promote efficient patient flow and high-quality care.
• Engages in continuous evaluation of the quality of patient care services in collaboration with the management team.
• Works with subject matter experts and fellow managers to cultivate a teamwork-oriented environment that drives improved outcomes and service delivery.
• Advocates for a patient-first approach and participates in service recovery when necessary.
• Assists in enhancing staff engagement by implementing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding and hourly check-ins.
• Provides input on the recruitment, selection, and training of new staff, and recommends actions related to training, conflict resolution, compliance with personnel policies, performance evaluations, and disciplinary measures to ensure organizational excellence.
• Helps manage staff scheduling and oversees labor aspects in accordance with patient care requirements and productivity standards.
• Ensures effective inventory management and assists in the oversight of supplies and equipment.

Qualifications Required:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within one year of starting employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be acquired within 30 days of employment commencement.
• Completion of the Trauma Nursing Core Course is required within one year of hire.
• Must hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Possession of an Associate Degree or a Registered Nurse Diploma is necessary.
• Prior experience as an inpatient RN is essential.

Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our team members. The available benefits include:

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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may differ by location.

“Nurses are fundamental to healthcare delivery and form its backbone. We are dedicated to providing nurses with the necessary tools and resources to deliver outstanding patient care, advocate for the profession, and support the advancement of nursing.”

Our facility is a modern hospital with over 285 beds, equipped with cutting-edge technology and clinical services. We prioritize compassionate care and exceptional customer service for our patients. Amenities for visitors include sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. As a Level II Trauma Center, we offer 24/7 emergency services and are recognized as an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our services also encompass Orthopedic care, Cancer Programs, Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Outpatient services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care, Pain Management, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehabilitation. We are part of a network of hospitals in the Kansas City area.

Our organization has been acknowledged multiple times as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you see this role as the next step in your career journey, we encourage you to apply for the Clinical Nurse Coordinator position in Telemetry. All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted by our team. We are actively interviewing, so 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.