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Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center lists this CHMC - Clinical Coordinator-ICU opportunity in city of ogdensburg, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
CHMC - Clinical Coordinator-ICU
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Ogdensburg, New York, United States
About this position
CHMC - Clinical Coordinator-ICU
CHMC-ICU-RN Clinical Coordinator – Full Time-Day shift- 8a-4:30p - Req 9741
Pay Range: $44.94-$59.54*
An RN Clinical Coordinator for a combined Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) bridges bedside nursing care and unit leadership. They oversee clinical operations, mentor nursing staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and step in for complex patient care across both medical surgical and critical care settings.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Operations
Unit Operations: Oversee daily shift operations, staff assignments, and patient flow for both Med-Surg and ICU beds.
Patient Advocacy & Care Coordination: Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, coordinate complex discharge plans, and facilitate patient transfers between levels of care (e.g., ICU step-down to Med-Surg).
Bedside Support: Serve as a clinical expert, responding to Rapid Responses or Code Blues, and providing direct patient care during surge periods or complex cases.
Staff Mentorship & Resource Management
Team Development: Onboard, mentor, and evaluate RNs, Nurse Assistances, and Monitor techs across Med-Surg and ICU competencies.
Staffing & Scheduling: Balance nurse-to-patient ratios according to acuity levels (e.g., 1:1 or 1:2 in ICU vs. 1:5 to 1:6 on Med-Surg).
Conflict Resolution: Resolve patient, family, or interdepartmental issues in real time.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Quality Improvement (QI): Track and audit unit-specific quality metrics (e.g., CAUTI, CLABSI, HAPI, falls, ventilator bundle compliance).
Policy Enforcement: Ensure staff adherence to hospital policies, evidence-based practices, DNV (Det Norske Veritas), and OSHA standards.
Incident Management: Investigate safety events, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective action plans.
Core Competencies
Critical Thinking: Rapidly assess deteriorating patients and adapt to varying acuity levels between general floor and ICU settings.
Communication: Effectively liaise between physicians, bedside nurses, nurse managers, and patient families.
Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, vasoactive drips, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), as well as general telemetry and surgical post‑op management.
Job Qualifications & Requirements
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; MSN preferred
Licensure:
Active Registered Nurse (RN) NY state license or compact license
Certifications:
BLS and ACLS required; PALS preferred
Specialty certifications strongly preferred (e.g. CCRN for Critical Care, CMSRN for Med Surg)
Experience:
Minimum 3-5 years of clinical RN experience, with demonstrated time in both Med‑Surg and ICU/Critical Care settings.
At least 1-2 years in leadership role (Charge Nurse, Preceptor, or Team Lead)
*The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans encouraged to apply.
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