Clinical Coordinator - Tele, 4S, 2W, DC Lounge Full-Time

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

The Clinical Coordinator functions as the operational and clinical execution leader for assigned units and serves as the direct extension of the Manager, Telemetry & MS Telemetry. This role is accountable for real-time implementation of departmental strategy, quality metrics, policy adherence, staffing coordination, competency validation, and regulatory compliance. The Clinical Coordinator ensures unit-level performance aligns directly with the Manager’s clinical, financial, throughput, and policy governance objectives.

This position is scheduled primarily during afternoon and evening hours and may be structured as 8-hour or 10-hour shifts based on clinical and operational need. The role provides leadership overlap between day and night 12-hour nursing shifts and includes at least one weekend per month to ensure consistent leadership representation.

1. Clinical Execution & Quality Metric Accountability (30%)

• Operationalizes Manager-defined quality goals at the shift level.

• Monitors falls, pressure injuries, infection prevention, sepsis, and mortality indicators in real time.

• Initiates immediate corrective action for clinical variances.

• Escalates trends and risks to Manager with recommended action plans.

• Validates telemetry rhythm interpretation accuracy and alarm management compliance.

2. Policy, Procedure & Regulatory Adherence (20%)

• Enforces adherence to all unit-specific policies owned by the Manager.

• Conducts routine audits to validate policy compliance.

• Educates staff on revised or newly approved policies.

• Maintains documentation readiness for Joint Commission, CMS, and CDPH surveys.

• Audits telemetry documentation, escalation protocols, and monitor order appropriateness.

3. Staffing, Productivity & Workforce Support (20%)

• Executes staffing plans aligned with Manager productivity targets.

• Coordinates assignments based on acuity and census.

• Assists with onboarding, competency validation, and coaching.

• Identifies performance concerns and escalates to Manager appropriately.

4. Throughput & Operational Performance (15%)

• Monitors LOS and discharge barriers during shift coverage.

• Collaborates with case management and physicians to improve patient flow.

• Identifies operational inefficiencies and proposes solutions.

• Supports cardiac patient throughput and level-of-care appropriateness.

5. Financial Stewardship Support (15%)

• Supports cost containment initiatives defined by the Manager.

• Monitors supply utilization and escalates waste trends.

• Reinforces appropriate resource allocation practices.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education (Indicate minimum education or degree required.)

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

Preferred Education (Indicate preferred education or degree required.)

Master’s Degree in nursing or related field preferred

• Minimum three (3) years acute care RN experience in specialty area.

• Demonstrated leadership experience (Charge RN or equivalent preferred).

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate preferred years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.)

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in functional area.
• PCCN or CCRN preferred

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation (List any licensure or certification required and specify name of agency.)

• Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within 30 days of employment)
• Valid CA RN License
• BLS Card
• ACLS Card
• NIH Stroke Certification (within 30 days of hire).
• Basic EKG Certification
• ARC Card (within 30 days of employment)
• PCCN required within 1 year of hire