VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Clinical Coordinator

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRichmond, VA, USA$32.55 - $58.05In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Current registered nurse licensure in Virginia or an eligible compact state is required for hire.
Current registered nurse licensure in Virginia and American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification or equivalent are required for continued employment.
A minimum of three years of clinical experience is required.
Charge Nurse or supervisory experience is required.
A diploma or associate degree from a professional nursing program recognized or approved by the corresponding state's Board of Nursing is required.
Registered nurses without a bachelor's degree in nursing or higher must enroll in an approved registered nurse-to-bachelor of science in nursing program within two years of their start date and complete it within five years.
The role requires following documented physician or licensed independent provider orders and practicing within regulations governing nursing practice in Virginia.
Practice must follow the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, established national nursing practice standards, health system policies and procedures, and established practice guidelines.
The role requires organizing and planning work with patient and family input, defined outcomes, sound clinical judgment, and effective use of resources.
The position requires working designated shifts, days of the week, and/or holidays, with schedules and shift rotations subject to adjustment based on unit needs.
The role requires the ability to lift 50–100 pounds and exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
The role requires prolonged standing and sitting; frequent bending; walking; climbing; and overhead, extensive, or repetitive reaching.
The role requires recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking.
The role requires adapting to a fast- or steady-paced environment, handling multiple priorities and frequent intense customer interactions, and working in a noisy environment.

Responsibilities

Facilitate patient flow and coordinate activities and communication for the clinical area's nursing unit during the assigned shift.
Serve as a resource and leader for patients, staff, health care providers, administration, and other disciplines.
Ensure patient care is delivered efficiently, with care and courtesy.
Organize work, delegate assignments, and supervise registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, care partners, unit secretaries, and other staff.
Provide patient monitoring and care after electrophysiology and cardiac catheterization procedures, including removal of access devices and site closure or pressure devices, and support a safe transition from post-procedure care to discharge.
Provide patient education, medication reconciliation, and post-procedure self-care instructions.

Desired Qualifications

Academic health care experience is preferred.
Experience with a similar patient population in an acute care setting or the applicable area of practice is preferred.
Specialty-area certification is preferred.
Completion of a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing from an accredited program is preferred.

The Cardiology Procedural Care Unit is a 16 bay preperation and recovery unit supporting the patients moving throught the EP and cardiac cath labs. This area is responsible for the monitoring of patient care after procedures including removal of access devices, removal of site closure/pressure devices, and accessing a safe transition from post-procedure to discharge. Patient education, medication reconciliation, and self-care instructions post-procedure are aspects of the nursing role within this unit.

The Clinical Coordinator facilitates patient flow, coordinates activities and communication for the clinical area nursing unit during his/her assigned shift. This person serves as a resource and leader for patients, staff, health care providers, administration and other disciplines.

The Clinical Coordinator ensures that patient care is delivered to all patients in an efficient, caring and courteous manner.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible compact state

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current RN licensure in Virginia AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience
Charge Nurse experience or supervisory experience

Experience PREFERRED:
Academic Health Care experience
Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Education/training REQUIRED:
Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.
All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date.

Education/training PREFERRED:
Certification in specialty area. Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Nursing from an accredited program

Independent action(s) required:
Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.
All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice guidelines.
Organizes and plans work with input from the patient/family with specific outcomes and demonstrated use of sound clinical judgment and resources.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN’s, LPNs, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc) in carrying out assignments

Additional position requirements:
Clinical Coordinators work designated shifts, days of the week, and/or holidays based on work area.
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your supervisor.
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet clinical care area unit requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific groups served:
As appropriate based on unit assignment

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Range

$32.55 - $58.05

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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About the Company

VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

VCU Health is an academic medical center with over 12,500 employees affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University. It provides patient care, education, research, and medical training, combining clinical services with teaching and discovery. Care is delivered through a hospital and affiliated facilities by clinicians, researchers, and trainees. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and community health by delivering high-quality care while advancing medical knowledge and training the next generation of health professionals.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Richmond, VA
Founded: 1838

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