Clinical Coordinator - Tele, 4S, 2W, DC Lounge Full-Time

Clinical Coordinator

The Clinical Coordinator functions as the operational and clinical execution leader for assigned units and serves as the direct extension of the Manager, Telemetry & MS Telemetry. This role is accountable for real-time implementation of departmental strategy, quality metrics, policy adherence, staffing coordination, competency validation, and regulatory compliance. The Clinical Coordinator ensures unit-level performance aligns directly with the Manager's clinical, financial, throughput, and policy governance objectives. This position is scheduled primarily during afternoon and evening hours and may be structured as 8-hour or 10-hour shifts based on clinical and operational need. The role provides leadership overlap between day and night 12-hour nursing shifts and includes at least one weekend per month to ensure consistent leadership representation.

1. Clinical Execution & Quality Metric Accountability (30%)

• Operationalizes Manager-defined quality goals at the shift level.

• Monitors falls, pressure injuries, infection prevention, sepsis, and mortality indicators in real time.

• Initiates immediate corrective action for clinical variances.

• Escalates trends and risks to Manager with recommended action plans.

• Validates telemetry rhythm interpretation accuracy and alarm management compliance.

2. Policy, Procedure & Regulatory Adherence (20%)

• Enforces adherence to all unit-specific policies owned by the Manager.

• Conducts routine audits to validate policy compliance.

• Educates staff on revised or newly approved policies.

• Maintains documentation readiness for Joint Commission, CMS, and CDPH surveys.

• Audits telemetry documentation, escalation protocols, and monitor order appropriateness.

3. Staffing, Productivity & Workforce Support (20%)

• Executes staffing plans aligned with Manager productivity targets.

• Coordinates assignments based on acuity and census.

• Assists with onboarding, competency validation, and coaching.

• Identifies performance concerns and escalates to Manager appropriately.

4. Throughput & Operational Performance (15%)

• Monitors LOS and discharge barriers during shift coverage.

• Collaborates with case management and physicians to improve patient flow.

• Identifies operational inefficiencies and proposes solutions.

• Supports cardiac patient throughput and level-of-care appropriateness.

5. Financial Stewardship Support (15%)

• Supports cost containment initiatives defined by the Manager.

• Monitors supply utilization and escalates waste trends.

• Reinforces appropriate resource allocation practices.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

Preferred Education

Master's Degree in nursing or related field preferred

Minimum three (3) years acute care RN experience in specialty area.

Demonstrated leadership experience (Charge RN or equivalent preferred).

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation

Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within 30 days of employment)

Valid CA RN License

BLS Card

ACLS Card

NIH Stroke Certification (within 30 days of hire)

Basic EKG Certification

ARC Card (within 30 days of employment)

PCCN required within 1 year of hire

Full-Time, Exempt