CCU/PCU Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Summary Job Description: CCU/PCU Clinical Nurse Coordinator Full-Time – Third Shif t BHCOR-Progressive Care Unit l I Corbin , KY The Clinical Coordinator functions as a clinical pathway, population-based clinician responsible for promoting patient safety and high-quality patient care through clinical leadership, education, consultation and modeling. T he clinical coordinator incorporates evidence-based practice, theory, and research into various patient care settings according to patient needs by collaborating with multi-professional groups; facilitating the development of hospital and department policies, nursing procedures, regulatory standards and guidelines; and conducting ​ research . The role also includes functioning as a community resource on topics within scope of practice and providing nursing orientation, education, and ongoing competency verification. The clinical coordinator is a role model for caring that honors the patient’s mind, body, and spirit. Description:

• Develops, coordinates, and evaluates orientation, competency, continuing education, and professional development programs for nursing and clinical staff.
• Assesses educational needs and facilitates learning activities using evidence-based practices, clinical data, and organizational goals.
• Maintains clinical expertise and serves as a resource for patient care, complex clinical situations, and specialty practice standards.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical practice, patient outcomes, and quality initiatives.
• Serves as a clinical consultant, mentor, educator, and role model while promoting professional growth, evidence-based practice, and staff competency.
• Monitors compliance with quality, regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards.
• Supports customer service excellence and a positive healing environment through effective communication and relationship building.
• Adheres to organizational policies, infection prevention practices, emergency preparedness requirements, and safety programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements:
• Associate Degree in Nursing required ; current Kentucky RN license required .
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience required; leadership and advanced clinical experience preferred. Critical care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or step-down ICU clinical experience is strongly preferred.
• Current or obtained within established departmental timeframes : BLS, ACLS, Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia, NIH Stroke Certification, 12-Lead ECG Training, Glucometer Training, Aegis/DY Training, and Nurse Wound Care Training. Benefits:
• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.