Clinical Coordinator RN - Med Surg (3M) - Full Time Days

Description

RN, Clinical Coordinator

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through graduate medical education, a Pharmacy Residency Program, and our Institute for Simulation Learning. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.

A Brief Overview

Assists in the coordination of the clinical and leadership activities of the Nursing Unit. Collaborates with the Unit Directors in developing, assessing, planning, implementing, directing, and evaluating patient care.

What You Will Do

• Identifies staff educational needs and functions as a clinical resource/role model for nursing personnel
• Coordinates orientation of nursing employees on specific shift
• Oversee unit-based preceptor program
• Participates in the interviewing and hiring of new staff members
• Participates and involves nursing staff in evaluative nursing research and or performance improvement activities
• Utilizes evidence-based practice and current research in the development of procedures and protocols
• Provides for a positive environment for nursing staff
• Demonstrates knowledge of conflict resolution
• Assists Nurse Manager/Director with criteria based performance evaluations and competency assessments
• Addresses shift-specific matters via staff meetings to further enhance communication and identify areas of concern
• Demonstrates effective communication with other departments
• Responds to identified concerns of patients, physicians, and visitors. Communicates intervention to Nurse Manager/Director
• Manages a patient case load when unit activity indicates
• Collaborates with Nurse Manager/Director in monitoring patient acuities
• Budget accountability regarding staffing/supplies
• Makes staff assignments appropriately based on patient care needs and competency level of staff
• Develops intended outcomes for nursing care and patient education plans based on a needs assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Provides follow-up supervision to ensure the completion of all patient care assignments
• Follows process for progressive discipline in consultation with Nurse Manager/Director
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for unit functioning in the absence of the Nurse Manager
• Provides input regarding updating and revising policies, procedures, goals, and objectives
• Competent in organizational skills to facilitate the delivery of care
• Demonstrates a proactive attitude by anticipating potential problem situations and appropriately intervenes
• Seeks opportunities to further own knowledge in areas of responsibility
• Mentor staff with regard to development of critical thinking skills
• Participates in professional organizations, education seminars and projects related to area of expertise
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
• Performs related duties as assigned
  
  

Education Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required and
• Bachelor's Degree BSN Preferred
  
  

Experience Qualifications

• Previous leadership role Preferred and
• 4-6 years Three plus years of specialty experience Preferred
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current NJ License Upon Hire Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS through American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• National certification related to specialty area Upon Hire Preferred
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support May be required dependent on specialty area
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support May be required dependent on specialty area
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation May be required dependent on specialty area
  
  

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions through our in-house pharmacy, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $44/hour - $55/hour

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented team of physicians, nurses, allied health employees, and a wide variety of non-clinical administrative and operational staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.