Job Description

General Summary

The Clinical Coordinator is a professional leader who serves in a blended role of leadership and bedside nurse. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the assessment, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the delivery of safe and effective patient care. The Clinical Coordinator will work together with the Nurse Manager to facilitate, mentor and evaluate others to grow professionally and advance their knowledge and skills. In addition, the Clinical Coordinator will continuously assess unit needs to ensure adequate resources for current and upcoming shifts by collaborating with the Nurse Manager, other departments clinical and nonclinical, to coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients. The Clinical Coordinator will be prepared to assume the duties of the Nurse Manager in her/his absence. The Clinical Coordinator will hold team members accountable by ensuring adherence to appropriate federal, state and local regulations, Professional Standards, hospital policies, procedures and guidelines.

Company Description

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021!  As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. 

The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health. 

Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from a College of Nursing is required if hired on or after July 1, 2018; Master’s from a College of Nursing is preferred.Professional Certification is required (If the individual does not have a Professional Certification upon hire or transfer, one must be obtained within 18 months of the date of hire or advancement into the position).The individual must be in a Senior Clinical Nurse I or Senior Clinical Nurse II position to apply (internal candidate).If the candidate is external to the organization, they will have 18 months to advance to the SCNI or SCNII position from the date of hire into the Clinical Coordinator position.Three to five years bedside nursing experience is required.

Qualifications

American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required upon hireMust meet all unit specific certification requirements: (PALS, ACLS, NRP)BS from a College of NursingProfessional Certification preferredMust maintain .60 FTE or greaterAbility to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient informationDemonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsAdditional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:
Pay Range: $39.00 - $51.89
Other Compensation (if applicable):
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