Behavioral Health Nurse Coordinator

Cherry Hill Free Clinic; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic in Largo, FL is seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator to lead nursing care in behavioral health, coordinate shift operations, and ensure smooth patient transitions. You will guide nursing staff and collaborate with management to enhance care quality and outcomes.

The role emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered care, safety, and effective coordination of admissions, discharges, and unit priorities within a community clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Current nursing licensure and experience in behavioral health or related clinical settings.
• Strong clinical judgment, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate admissions/discharges and manage unit priorities effectively.
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support delivery of nursing care to ensure safety, quality, and positive patient outcomes.
• Coordinate unit operations during the assigned shift, including workflow and staffing support.
• Assist with patient admissions and discharges, ensuring smooth transitions of care.
• Support operational processes including scheduling, supplies management, and participation in quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with the management team to improve care delivery, unit effectiveness, and patient outcomes.
• Support and guide nursing staff to maintain consistent, patient-centered care.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Clinical Judgment

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Job description

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Provides high-quality, patient-centered behavioral health care and coordinates daily unit operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and support delivery of nursing care to ensure safety, quality, and positive patient outcomes.
• Coordinate unit operations during the assigned shift, including workflow and staffing support.
• Assist with patient admissions and discharges, ensuring smooth transitions of care.
• Support operational processes including scheduling, supplies management, and participation in quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with the management team to improve care delivery, unit effectiveness, and patient outcomes.
• Support and guide nursing staff to maintain consistent, patient-centered care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current nursing licensure and experience in behavioral health or related clinical settings.
• Strong clinical judgment, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate admissions/discharges and manage unit priorities effectively.
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centered care.