Registered Nurse CVICU Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

As a Clinical Nurse Coordinator in the CVICU, 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 mission and values, fostering 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, patient-centered 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 quality.
• Advocates for a patient-first approach and participates in service recovery when necessary.
• Contributes to 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. Recommends and executes 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 needs and established productivity standards.
• Ensures proper inventory management and assists in overseeing supplies and equipment.

Qualifications Required:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 90 days of starting employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be acquired within 30 days of starting employment.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification must be obtained within 90 days of starting employment.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
• Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or a Registered Nurse Diploma is necessary.
• No travel is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience is required.

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support , including free counseling and referral services.
• Time off programs that include paid time off, paid family leave, and both long- and short-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 wellbeing counseling.
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
• Additional benefits for family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, 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 recognized as a leading 72-bed institution known for its excellence in cardiovascular care. We specialize in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases and offer a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department for urgent health needs. With innovative programs such as the Executive Wellness Program and Advanced Heart Failure Program, we provide cutting-edge therapies, including ECMO and LVAD. Our facility features six operating rooms, three of which are hybrid, and three catheterization labs, along with expert electrophysiology services, enabling us to manage complex cardiovascular cases effectively. We have received accolades as a 12-year recipient of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award and have been recognized as Texas’s top cardiac program for six consecutive years. Additionally, we host one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs globally, underscoring our commitment to advancing heart health for patients everywhere.

If you believe this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, we encourage you to apply for the Clinical Nurse Coordinator position in the CVICU. We review all applications, 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.