Clinical Coordinator, Nursing
Location: White Plains
Position Summary
The Clinical Coordinator, Nursing is responsible for overseeing daily clinical operations, coordinating patient care activities, and supporting nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. This role serves as a clinical resource and leader, facilitating communication among interdisciplinary teams and ensuring adherence to hospital policies, regulatory standards, and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily unit operations and ensure optimal patient flow and throughput
- Coordinate and assign nursing staff based on patient acuity and unit needs
- Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to nursing staff
- Serve as a resource for complex clinical situations and patient care escalation
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
- Monitor patient care delivery to ensure compliance with clinical standards and policies
- Facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges in collaboration with care management
- Promote patient safety, satisfaction, and quality outcomes
- Participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives
- Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Support staff education, onboarding, and competency validation
- Assist in resolving patient, family, and staff concerns in a professional manner
- Maintain communication with leadership regarding unit operations and issues
Education & Experience Requirements
- Education:
- BSN required (MSN preferred)
- Licensure & Certifications:
- Active RN license (New York State)
- BLS required
- ACLS and PALS preferred/required (depending on unit)
- Specialty certification (preferred)
- Experience:
- 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience (ED, critical care, or med/surg preferred)
- Prior leadership, charge nurse, or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of clinical workflows, patient safety, and regulatory standards
- Skills:
- Leadership and team coordination
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making
- Effective communication and conflict resolution
- Organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in electronic medical records and documentation systems