Help Wanted: Clinical Coordinator - Inpatient Units (PCU and Med/Surg) Nights
Job Description
Description
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Job Purpose:
Supports the Nurse Manager in coordinating daily operations across inpatient units on the 3rd and 4th floors
Serves as a clinical leader, resource, and role model to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care
Promotes staff development, operational consistency, and performance improvement initiatives
Scope of Role
Provides coordination and leadership across multiple inpatient units (3rd and 4th floor)
Ensures standardization of practice, communication, and workflows across both units
Serves as a primary clinical and operational resource for staff and leadership
Key Responsibilities - Clinical Operations
Supports coordination of daily patient care activities
Ensures care aligns with organizational standards
Acts as a clinical resource for complex patient care situations
Promotes consistency in workflows and documentation
Key Responsibilities - Leadership & Staff Development
Coaches and mentors frontline staff
Supports orientation and ongoing education
Provides real-time feedback for accountability
Promotes teamwork, communication, and ownership
Key Responsibilities - Communication & Coordination
Facilitates communication between staff, providers, and departments
Escalates patient care or operational concerns
Supports interdisciplinary collaboration
Serves as a change agent for initiatives
Key Responsibilities - Quality & Performance Improvement
Participates in quality and safety initiatives
Monitors performance trends and supports action planning
Assists with audits and compliance monitoring
Identifies opportunities to improve outcomes and efficiency
Other information:
Qualifications
Education Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred
Professional Experience Requirement
Two years relevant RN experience; Charge Nurse/Preceptor experience preferred
Licensure/Registration/Certification
Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and BLS certification required. ACLS within 1 year. Chemo certification preferred.
Core Expectations
Demonstrates strong clinical judgment
Maintains professional communication and leadership presence
Promotes accountability and patient-centered care
Supports a safe environment for patients and staff
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
Results-oriented and willing to perform specific duties
Good public relations, teambuilding, and problem-solving skills
Sound clinical knowledge/practice
Basic computer knowledge
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Exposure to clinical hospital environment
Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting
Ability to assist with patient movement and equipment
Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens and airborne pathogens
Possible exposure to electrical hazards, chemical hazards, radiation, toxic waste
Occasional exposure to conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
Continuous use of medical/clinical equipment such as IV pumps, monitors, ventilators, oxygen tanks, patient beds, etc.
Summary
Provides clinical and operational leadership across inpatient units
Ensures alignment, consistency, and high standards of care on 3rd and 4th floor units
Supports staff, drives quality outcomes, and maintains efficient operations
Job Details
Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
Organization Unit: Medical/Surgical Unit and PCU
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $36.46 - $45.58 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Night Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
