Clinical Coordinator - Cardiac​/Observation; 7th Floor

Overview

Job Description Summary The Clinical Coordinator oversees daily clinical operations within a hospital unit or department, ensuring high-quality patient care, efficient workflow, and effective communication among multidisciplinary teams. This role bridges clinical practice and administrative functions to enhance patient outcomes and staff performance.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Cost Center CC003596 FLO - Med Surg 7th Floor (FMC)

Pay Rate Type Hourly

Pay Grade Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Work Shift

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate Patient Care: Facilitate smooth patient flow through the unit by coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
• Staff Management: Assist in scheduling, training, and supervising clinical staff to maintain adequate coverage and promote professional development.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor clinical practices to ensure compliance with hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and regulatory requirements; participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Communication: Serve as a liaison between clinical staff, management, patients, and families to address concerns and ensure clear information exchange.
• Resource Management: Oversee the availability and proper use of medical supplies and equipment within the unit.
• Documentation: Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities and clinical data for reporting and auditing purposes.
• Problem Solving: Identify operational challenges and implement solutions to improve efficiency and patient care quality.
• Support Clinical Leadership: Collaborate with nursing managers and medical directors in policy development and implementation.

This role is essential for ensuring that clinical operations run smoothly and that patients receive safe, effective, and timely care in an acute hospital setting.

Additional Job Description

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduate from an accredited nursing program required

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

Several years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting.

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Knowledge of hospital information systems and clinical documentation standards.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

Experience:

Several years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting.

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Knowledge of hospital information systems and clinical documentation standards.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Licensure/ Certification:

• Active RN license to work in South Carolina required
• Current BLS required
• Certification Preferred

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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