Clinical Nurse Coordinator Clinical Decision Unit

About the role

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) plays a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care in the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU). This fast-paced unit operates with a 2 RN and 1 PCT staffing model, offering a 4-5:1 patient-to-nurse ratio. The unit provides comprehensive educational offerings, proficiency training for specialized equipment, and experienced charge nurses and unit leadership.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver high quality, patient-centered care.
• Reflects core values when interacting with co-workers, patients, family members, and others in the community to foster an environment where employees are engaged and where patient care is unparalleled.
• Leads in a way that inspires commitment to the vision/mission/values of the organization.
• Represents the organization positively within the community; participates in company-supported community/patient events and in-services.
• Assists with staff scheduling.
• Manages all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.
• Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System.
• Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.
• Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate or baccalaureate degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year working as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• 3 years of RN experience in a Telemetry unit highly preferred.
• Current Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
• If Compact RN license, must have TX RN license within 90 days of hire.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Northeast offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services. Additional benefits include time away from work programs, savings and retirement resources, and education support. For more details, please visit the Benefits section.