Clinical Coordinator, Emergency Department - Days

Socket.dev; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis–Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA is seeking an RN Clinical Coordinator to support the Unit Director by managing daily clinical operations and supervising staff.

The role ensures safe, high-quality care through effective communication, resource coordination, staff development, and policy compliance. The position may function as charge nurse and serves as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (Required).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – preferred.
• 2–4 years of clinical nursing experience (Preferred).
• Prior leadership or charge nurse experience (Preferred).
• Licensure: RN in applicable state or compact.
• BLS required; ACLS/PALS/other certifications as per unit.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff scheduling, assignments, and evaluations.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Oversee staff orientation, education, and development activities.
• Identify and resolve clinical service delivery issues.
• Support quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, legal, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Serve as clinical resource for staff on patient care standards and policies.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Escalate complex patient or staff issues when needed.
• Communicate shift changes and staffing needs to supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing assessment

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – BSN

Tools

EHR systems

Quality metrics tracking

Job description

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Job Summary

The Clinical Coordinator – RN supports the Unit Director by managing daily clinical operations, providing direct patient care, and supervising staff within the assigned unit. This role ensures safe, high-quality care through effective communication, resource coordination, staff development, and policy compliance. The Clinical Coordinator may function as charge nurse and serves as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates staff scheduling, assignments, and performance evaluations.
• Provides direct nursing care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Oversees staff orientation, education, and development activities.
• Identifies and resolves clinical service delivery issues.
• Performs or supports quality assurance studies and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assists in managing departmental compliance with accreditation, legal, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Acts as clinical resource for staff regarding patient care standards, workflows, and policies.
• Serves as liaison with physicians and collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Leads resolution of complex patient or staff issues and escalates concerns appropriately.
• Communicates shift changes, patient care updates, and staffing needs to nursing supervisors and department leaders.
• Ensures optimal patient assignments based on acuity and continuity of care.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Proficiency in patient assessment and clinical decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of hospital policies, regulatory standards, and quality metrics.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-stress or fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and conflict resolution abilities.

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (Required).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing – BSN (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN License in applicable state or compact license (Required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Required within 6 months of hire.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI). Required within 6 to 12 months of hire (depending on unit).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Required within 6 months (ED only).
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – Required within 12 months (ED only).
• Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse or CCRN/CEN – Preferred or Required within 1 year, depending on unit

Experience

• 2–4 years of clinical nursing experience (Preferred).
• Prior leadership or charge nurse experience (Preferred)