Behavioral Health RN Specialty Coordinator

Cone Health Medical Group; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty Coordinator to oversee patient care by coordinating resources and technical support. This role supports quality improvement initiatives, increases efficiency, and drives cost reduction through multidisciplinary problem solving.

Working under close supervision, you will develop, evaluate, and assist with patient care strategies. Required are 2 years as an RN and 1 year in a clinical specialty, plus NC or compact state RN licensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing required; exception: Associate Degree in Nursing acceptable for employees in role on or before 8/12/2024.
• 2 years as a Registered Nurse and 1 year in a clinical specialty as defined by ANCC or national nursing organizations.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina or a Compact state; BLS (CPR) certification as per American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates resources and provides technical support to patient care.
• Examines interventions for complex cases and adjusts care plans accordingly.
• Reviews team performance against department goals and provides feedback/mentoring.
• Organizes orientation, education, and clinical development activities for the department.
• Develops department schedules and daily staffing operations for efficient patient throughput.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coordination

Mentoring

Quality improvement

Staff scheduling

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty Coordinator provides patient care by coordinating resources and technical support. Working under close supervision, this role develops, evaluates, and assists with patient care, focusing on quality improvement, increased efficiency, cost reduction, and multidisciplinary problem solving.

Essential Job Function:

• Supports the strategic success of the assigned specialty by recognizing opportunities for quality improvement and cost reduction.
• Examines therapeutic interventions for complex patient cases to evaluate responses to treatments and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Reviews team performance against department goals to provide effective feedback and mentoring.
• Organizes orientation, education, and clinical development activities for the department to align employee skills with patient needs.
• Develops department schedules and daily staffing operations for efficient patient throughput.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's of Science - Nursing Legacy/Exception: Associate Degree in Nursing acceptable for employees in role on or before 8/12/2024.

Experience:

• Required: 2 years as a Registered Nurse and 1 year in a clinical specialty as defined by ANCC or national nursing organizations.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.