Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator Med-Surg (Charge) to join our dynamic healthcare team. This leadership role involves overseeing the daily operations of medical-surgical units, coordinating patient care, and supervising nursing staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered services. The ideal candidate will possess extensive clinical expertise, including critical care experience, and demonstrate strong management skills to foster a collaborative and efficient environment. This position offers an opportunity to lead with professionalism, uphold healthcare standards, and contribute significantly to patient outcomes within a fast-paced hospital setting.
Duties
- Provide clinical leadership by coordinating patient care activities across the medical-surgical unit, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and healthcare regulations.
- Supervise and support nursing staff, including assigning duties, managing workflows, and fostering professional development.
- Oversee patient assessments, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and medical documentation using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality of patient information while managing medical records and documentation.
- Assist with discharge planning, patient education, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to optimize recovery and satisfaction.
- Conduct clinical evaluations including physical examinations, physiological assessments, and diagnostic evaluations.
- Manage complex cases involving critical & intensive care patients, utilizing knowledge of anatomy, physiology, ventilator management, IV infusion techniques, catheterization, and infection control protocols.
- Facilitate triage processes for incoming patients in emergency or acute care settings; coordinate utilization review and utilization management activities.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives by monitoring compliance with long-term care regulations and hospital standards such as NCQA standards.
- Support team management efforts by supervising nursing staff performance, conducting evaluations, and promoting a culture of safety and excellence.
Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license with current state licensure.
- Extensive clinical experience in medical-surgical units; critical care experience preferred.
- Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a healthcare setting; nurse management background highly desirable.
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner; familiarity with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding for documentation accuracy.
- Strong knowledge of hospital medicine practices including acute pain management, airway management, sterile processing techniques, and infection control protocols.
- Experience working in high-acuity environments such as Level I or Level II trauma centers; ICU or emergency medicine experience advantageous.
- Ability to handle complex patient cases involving advanced procedures like cardiac catheterization or spinal taps.
- Excellent communication skills for effective team collaboration and patient interaction.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations including HIPAA, long-term care regulations, workers' compensation law, and state healthcare laws.
- Competency in medical terminology, medical imaging interpretation, specimen collection/processing, suturing techniques, and basic life support (BLS).
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
This role is integral to maintaining exceptional standards of patient care through effective leadership and clinical expertise. We invite qualified candidates committed to excellence in nursing practice to apply for this vital position within our organization.
Pay: $36.65 - $47.64 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Adoption assistance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
