Job Description of a Clinical Nurse Coordinator
A clinical nurse coordinator, also known as a charge nurse, is the registered nurse who oversees clinical care and nursing activities on a specific nursing unit during a designated shift.
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During his shift, the clinical nurse coordinator implements, supervises and evaluates patient care on his unit. He promotes a safe environment for patients, families, visitors and staff.
Qualifications
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A clinical nurse coordinator has an associate degree in nursing (ADN) or, preferably, a bachelor's of science degree in nursing (BSN). Her employer may require two or more years of experience and/or certification in a relevant nursing specialty, according to AllHealthcareJobs.com.
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Functions
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The clinical nurse coordinator serves as the eyes and ears for the nurse manager on a given shift. He makes rounds on patients and staff, leads by example, and serves as a liaison between the unit and other hospital departments.
Requirements
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The clinical nurse coordinator role is physically and mentally demanding. She'll spend a good deal of her time walking from one patient area to the next to evaluate situations. A competent clinical coordinator juggles competing demands, uses critical thinking skills and smooths over interpersonal disagreements that arise on her shift.
Salary
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According to SalaryExpert.com, average yearly salaries for clinical nurse coordinators in November 2009 varied from $23,279 to $41,258.
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