Clinical Coordinator

Job Description

Jackson Purchase Medical Center- Clinic Coordinator

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center.


Where We Are:

Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it's outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
• Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program
• And much more...

Position Summary:

The Clinical Coordinator assists with the daily coordination of personnel and resources within the scope of assignment. This role serves as a liaison between nursing departments and ancillary departments to promote continuity of care, optimize patient outcomes, enhance patient satisfaction, improve cost efficiency, and ensure regulatory and organizational compliance. The Clinical Coordinator supports operational excellence while maintaining high standards of patient-centered care.

Reports to: Director/Manager as assigned by Department

FLSA: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

Education level required in order for an applicant to qualify for license or certification.

• BSN Preferred

Required Skills:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Licenses:

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates staff scheduling, educational and professional development activities, and performance evaluations
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and clinical services
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of clinical services
• Maintains constant communication between all nursing areas and registration to support efficient patient throughput
• Provides direct patient care as needed within scope of practice
• Inserts PICC lines when ordered by the physician
• Accesses Hickman catheters and port-a-cath lines when needed
• Responds to in-hospital emergencies to guide and assure appropriate outcomes
• Treats patients and families with respect, compassion, and dignity
• Rounds on post-surgical and procedural patients during assigned shift
• Provides "just in time" education and support for staff during daily operations
• Assists physicians with procedures as appropriate
• Reports incidents and unusual occurrences to department leadership promptly
• Provides moderate sedation when required and demonstrates knowledge of applicable policies and procedures
• Understands and practices within the RN scope of practice
• Promotes and upholds behavioral performance standards established by the facility

Non-Essential Job Functions:

• Review and comply with Lifepoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Protected Health Information:

Type of Protected Information Accessed:

• Demographic
• Clinical
• Insurance
• Financial
• Complete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure:

While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees.

EEOC Statement:

Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.