Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Adult Psychiatry - Day and Evening Shifts

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator is a registered nurse responsible for facilitating unit operations, providing clinical expertise, and acting as a resource for staff and medical personnel. Key duties include coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, conducting patient rounds, managing staffing assignments based on census and acuity, and delegating tasks to nursing and support staff. This role involves participating in quality improvement initiatives, evaluating staff performance, orienting new employees, and acting as a team member during emergencies such as codes or disasters. The ideal candidate has a nursing degree (preferably with a Bachelor’s), at least two years of nursing experience, clinical skills, effective communication, and a current Illinois RN license. Certification in specialty areas and CPR certification are preferred. Qualifications also include critical thinking, teaching ability, and leadership skills. Benefits include incentive plans, shift differentials, professional growth opportunities, comprehensive health options, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement plans. Overall, this role requires a combination of clinical expertise, leadership, communication, and organizational skills to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient unit functioning.