Search jobs > Kansas City, KS > Clinical coordinator

Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Psychiatric Mental Health

The University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, KS
Full-time

Position Summary

Career Interest : This is for an RN who has a passion for working with our general hospitalized patients who have psychiatric mental health issues.

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) is a licensed registered professional nurse who is a clinical expert and actively promotes the delivery of evidence-based nursing interventions.

Has expertise in one or more specialty nursing areas and / or with specific patient populations. Is often a liaison between inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities :

  • Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives, utilizing information from relevant sources, such as databases and benchmarks.
  • Applies principles of teaching / learning and health literacy to design, provide and evaluate patient and health care provider education.
  • Collaborates effectively with team members and other disciplines.
  • Demonstrates leadership through participating in hospital committees, councils and taskforces.
  • Develops skills for effective communications and team building.
  • Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment.
  • Implements and evaluates evidence-based nursing interventions.
  • Incorporate ethical principles into healthcare planning and delivery.
  • Promotes efficient delivery of patient care throughout the healthcare system.
  • Seeks opportunities to share expertise and mentor others.
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • Note : These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required :

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing
  • Registered Nurse in State of Kansas
  • BLS Certification or obtained within 14 days of hire.
  • Minimum of two years RN experience

As a condition of your employment and continued employment with the health system, you are required to secure a Nurse Compact License (NCL) within 60 days of your date of hire.

This will enable you to perform your job duties not only in Kansas, but other compact states. You will be responsible for any expenses you incur in securing this license, and must provide your manager with evidence of this license before the sixty-day period expires.

If you fail to secure the NCL as required, you will be immediately removed from the work schedule and placed on an unpaid administrative leave, until we can understand the reasons for your non-compliance.

Further failure to comply with the licensing requirement will result in your end of employment with the health system.

Time Type : Full time

Full time

Job Requisition ID : R-34319

R-34319

20 hours ago
Related jobs
Promoted
The University of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City, Kansas

Position TitleClinical Nurse (RN) PRN Behavioral Health & Psychiatric RN (Adults)Strawberry Hill CampusPosition Summary / Career Interest:The Behavioral Health and Psychiatric RN ensures that all clinical care is delivered in a manner that meets or exceeds goals and expectations for clinical outcome...

Promoted
Research Psychiatric Center
Overland Park, Kansas

As a Resident I Graduate Nurse you will be surrounded by a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents that promote learning, clinical application, and socialization, shepherding you through the transition from student nurse to registered nurse. HCA Healthcare ...

Promoted
All Med Search
Lenexa, Kansas

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the designated shift. Two (2) years of clinical practice in the clinical specialty of his/her unit and leadership/ management experience is pr...

Promoted
Research Medical Center
Overland Park, Kansas

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Clinical Nurse Coordinator Med Surg you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Research Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Do you want to work as...

The University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, Kansas

Career Interest:The Behavioral Health and Psychiatric RN ensures that all clinical care is delivered in a manner that meets or exceeds goals and expectations for clinical outcomes, quality assurance standards, and patient satisfaction. Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration wi...

Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Overland Park, Kansas

Submit your application for Clinical Nurse Coordinator Emergency Room position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient. The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the design...

The University of Kansas Health System
Westwood, Kansas

Career Interest:The Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator is a licensed registered professional nurse who is a clinical expert who provides ethical, evidence-based, safe and compassionate nursing care. The Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator focuses on patient safety and the quality of nursing car...

Research Medical Center
Overland Park, Kansas

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Clinical Nurse Coordinator Ortho Neuro Trauma you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Research Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Do you want ...

The University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, Kansas

The Clinical Nurse I provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients. Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care...

The University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, Kansas

Career Interest:The Behavioral Health and Psychiatric RN ensures that all clinical care is delivered in a manner that meets or exceeds goals and expectations for clinical outcomes, quality assurance standards, and patient satisfaction. Delegates tasks as appropriate to Behavioral Health Technicians ...