Clinical Nurse Coordinator RN ICU

Job Description

Job Description

As a Clinical Nurse Coordinator RN in the ICU, 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 roles in hospital councils and national nursing initiatives, you will play a key role in shaping decisions that enhance patient outcomes and the nursing profession.

Job Overview and Qualifications

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, 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 vision, mission, and values, thereby supporting an exceptional patient experience and clinical outcomes 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 foster a collaborative environment that enhances outcomes and service quality.
• Embraces a patient-first philosophy and participates in service recovery when needed.
• Contributes to improving staff engagement by implementing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding and hourly check-ins.
• Offers recommendations for interviewing, hiring, and training new staff, and implements actions related to training, conflict resolution, personnel policy adherence, performance evaluations, and disciplinary measures to ensure a competitive organization.
• Assists in staff scheduling and manages labor aspects in accordance with patient care requirements and productivity standards.
• Ensures proper inventory management and assists in overseeing supplies and equipment.

Qualifications Required:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• No travel is required.
• No prior experience is necessary.

Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, well-being, career growth, and retirement of our employees. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Well-being support , including free counseling and referral services.
• Time off programs that include paid time off, paid family leave, and 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 years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellness counseling.
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and scholarships for dependents.
• Additional benefits for family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

“Nurses are fundamental to healthcare delivery and form its foundation. 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’s future.”

Our facility is a full-service, 150+ bed acute care hospital and emergency room located in Overland Park and Leawood, Kansas. We are committed to meeting the healthcare needs of our community by providing compassionate care. Our team includes world-class medical professionals and over 600 physicians, offering exceptional experiences and advanced medical treatments for adults, newborns, teens, and children. We are recognized for pioneering cancer care, housing a certified Breast Center of Excellence, the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, and the region’s only Genitourinary Cancer clinic. Our services also include a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence, Women’s Center, Bariatric Program, and an inpatient rehabilitation center.

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

If you see this opportunity as the next step in your career journey, we encourage you to apply for the Clinical Nurse Coordinator RN ICU position. 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.