Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experienceHello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:

Paid Time Off (PTO)401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matchingMedical/Dental/Vision InsuranceMental Health resources for you and your familyWellness Program with rewards up to $450Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and developmentAdoption AssistanceVoluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet InsuranceShort and Long Term Disability Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needsEmployer DiscountsRelocation Assistance*Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*

*for eligible hires and positions

Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and its awards and recognitions here:Saint Joseph Hospital.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.

Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose

The Site Clinical Coordinator (SCC) collaborates with the Nurse Residency Program Director, facility, market and Division leaders, and CommonSpirit Health National Nurse Residency Program Leadership to provide site-level leadership, coordination, oversight, development, evaluation and continuous program improvement for the nurse residency program and its outcomes.  The site coordinator provides support and collaborative oversight representing the nurse residency program at the facility.  The site coordinator, in partnership with the director, is responsible for the maintaining standardization of the nurse residency program,  achievement and maintenance of residency program accreditation,  and ensures nurse residents are supported in their transition to practice, satisfied, and retained. 

Demonstrates the following essential leadership characteristics

Emotional intelligence: Self-control, self-awareness, self-management,  social  awarenessAbility to identify talent, coach and develop othersEnergy (capacity of acting, being active, positive force)Enthusiasm (inspiring zeal or fervor)Passion (a strong liking or desire for or to some activity, object, or concept)Role model (a person whose behavior in a particular role is imitated by others)In collaboration with the Director,  builds and maintains program standards, structure, curriculum, policy and processes that support resident progression, program sustainability and nurse retention In collaboration with the Director, responsible for the planning, implementation, evaluation, and revision of program standards, structure, curriculum, policy and processes for the program Implements standards for measurable, realistic program outcomes with timelines and accountabilities Deploys standardized processes and structures for holding self and others at the site accountable to program KPI’s Partners with site leadership to ensure processes and structures are deployed consistently to guarantee expectations for performance are established and accountability is maintainedDevelops and supports site faculty and subject matter experts Ensures principles of CommonSpirit Health’s mission, nursing vision, values, DEIB, PEX, and professional development are delivered Facilitates and ensures use of technology to support all aspects of the program, including the use of virtual methods Supports the systematic and purposeful collection and dissemination of data and informationEnsures that ongoing assessments of resident and preceptor’s  knowledge, skills, and practice gaps are performed In collaboration with the Director, supports the development of the annual operating budget for the program and ensures budget adherence Identifies and maintains a strategic partnership network with nursing academic organizations that aligns with the site, market, division and system workforce plan and future needsEnsures a consistent, principle-driven brand for nurse residency at the siteAligns and ensures input is received from stakeholders across the siteTransfers acquired knowledge to site leaders and supports the achievement of program outcomesSupports the organizational strategic vision for National Nurse ResidencyProvides leadership and presents effectively while advocating for the nurse resident and the program Builds and maintains strategic internal partnerships (e.g., human resources, quality improvement, risk management, Learning & Development, councils, etc.)Ensures a healthy interprofessional learning environment Ensures a culture of inclusion and diversityIn collaboration with other program leaders, designs future program functions to facilitate resident transition in practice and retention in the future health care delivery systemCollaborates with the Director and other system nurse residency leaders to align the program to clinical education and professional development initiatives, advanced practice fellowships, and other system initiatives

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience 

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Masters Degree in Nursing in preferred

Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in the acute care setting

Minimum of 2 years clinical teaching experience

Required Licensure and Certifications

Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure 

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

Coursework or degree or certification in adult learning or nursing education