Clinical Nurse Coordinator Emergency Department

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

Introduction

Are you seeking new career opportunities as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator in the Emergency Department? We prioritize what matters most to nurses like you—both at home and in your professional life. We are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for you to join our organization, a leading provider in healthcare services.

Benefits

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

• Extensive medical coverage that includes many common services at little to no cost. This encompasses 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, as well as adoption assistance.
• Referral services for childcare, eldercare, pet care, home and auto repairs, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts available through various 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, and both short- and long-term disability coverage.
• An Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage for eligible full-time and part-time employees based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may differ by location.

Do you want to work in an environment where your voice matters? Nurses play a crucial role in our commitment to enhancing human life. Within our organization, there are numerous avenues for nurses to express their opinions through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and distinguished units. We learn from our diverse nursing community and collaborate closely with our nursing staff!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care and overseeing 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. They serve as a resource for staff and exemplify a commitment to the organization’s vision, mission, and values, thereby enhancing patient experiences and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitates admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care.
• Engages in ongoing assessments of the quality of patient care services in collaboration with the management team.
• Works with subject matter experts and other managers to foster a teamwork-oriented environment that enhances outcomes and service quality.
• Promotes a patient-first philosophy and participates in service recovery when necessary.
• Assists in enhancing staff engagement by implementing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding and hourly check-ins.
• Provides input on interviewing, selecting, and training new staff. Recommends and executes actions related to training, conflict resolution, compliance with personnel policies, performance evaluations, and disciplinary measures to ensure a competitive organization.
• Assists with staff scheduling and manages labor aspects in accordance with patient care needs and productivity guidelines.
• Helps maintain proper inventory control and assists in managing 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 obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course certification must be obtained within one year of starting employment.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course certification must be obtained within one year of starting employment.
• Must be a Registered Nurse.
• Possess an Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in nursing.

Our facility is a 285+ bed hospital equipped with cutting-edge technology and equipment. We are dedicated to providing compassionate care and exceptional customer service to our patients. Our amenities for visitors include sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center offering 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our services also encompass Orthopedic care, an accredited Cancer Program, Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our outpatient services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehabilitation. We are part of a network of hospitals in the Kansas City area.

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

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
Co-Founder

If you believe this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, we encourage you to apply for the Clinical Nurse Coordinator position in the Emergency Department. All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted by our team. We are eager to interview you—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.