Charge RN Clinical Decision Unit

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Are you looking for a chance to truly influence your work environment? With over 2,000 care locations and more than 31.2 million patient interactions annually, our organization provides nurses with the opportunity to make a significant difference. As a Clinical Nurse Coordinator, you can be part of this transformative journey.

Employee Benefits

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

• Extensive medical coverage that includes many common services at little to no cost. Plans feature prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, along with complimentary telemedicine services and AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans (such as accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care coverage, moving support, pet insurance, and more.
• Access to free counseling services and resources aimed at emotional, physical, and financial wellness.
• A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of your salary, depending on your years of service.
• An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering a 10% discount on company stock.
• Family support through fertility and family-building benefits via Progyny, as well as adoption assistance.
• Referral services for childcare, eldercare, pet care, home and auto repairs, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement planning assistance, rollover services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Educational support including tuition assistance, student loan help, certification support, and scholarships for dependents.
• A colleague recognition program.
• A Time Away From Work Program that includes paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• An Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage for eligible full-time and part-time employees based on income.

Discover more about our Employee Benefits.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

It’s an exciting time to be a nurse within our organization! Unlock your career potential and experience the fulfillment of achieving your personal and professional aspirations. Join us in advancing nursing practices and enhancing positive outcomes for patients as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator. We value your expertise and knowledge!

Position Summary and Qualifications

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care and coordinating all functions within the unit or department during their assigned shift. Working alongside other management team members, the CNC directs, monitors, and assesses nursing care in line with established policies and procedures, serves as a resource for staff, and exemplifies a commitment to the organization’s vision, mission, and values to foster an exceptional patient experience and clinical outcomes that enhance overall departmental performance.

Key responsibilities in this role include:

• Assisting with the admission and discharge processes to promote efficient patient flow and high-quality care.
• Participating in the continuous evaluation of the quality of patient care services in collaboration with the management team.
• Working with subject matter experts and other managers to cultivate a teamwork-oriented environment that enhances outcomes and service delivery.
• Embracing a patient-first philosophy and engaging in service recovery when necessary.
• Facilitating the facility's engagement initiatives by implementing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding and hourly checks.
• Providing input on interviewing, selecting, and training new staff, as well as recommending and executing actions related to training, conflict resolution, personnel policy adherence, performance evaluations, and disciplinary measures to ensure a competitive organization.
• Assisting with staff scheduling and managing labor aspects in accordance with patient care needs and productivity standards.
• Overseeing inventory control and assisting in the management of supplies and equipment.

About the Unit:

• The Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) is a designated 12-bed short-stay unit specifically for observation patients.
• Patients will be monitored and managed in the CDU post-operatively or when further medical evaluation is required to determine treatment plans.
• The unit comprises RNs, CNCs, and a Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 90 days of starting employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• No travel is required.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience is required.

Our facility is an 80+ bed full-service hospital serving Lee’s Summit and surrounding areas. We are supported by over 300 physicians across more than 40 specialties and employ over 500 highly trained staff members along with 60 volunteers. Our services include cardiology, cancer care, endoscopy, emergency services, imaging, neurology, pain management, and pulmonology, among others. We also provide physical therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, sports medicine, respiratory care, women’s health services, and a variety of surgical options. Our hospital is recognized as a dually-accredited Chest Pain and Primary Stroke Center, with a dedicated team ready to serve our community.

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.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
Co-Founder

Join an organization that utilizes its scale to make a meaningful impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is currently reviewing applications for the Clinical Nurse Coordinator position. Submit your application today and contribute to the advancement of nursing practices.

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.