Clinical Coordinator - Emergency Room

Beaufort Memorial Hospital; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort Memorial Hospital is seeking a Clinical Coordinator for Bluffton Community Hospital to lead patient care on the unit across days, evenings, nights, and weekends. You will model clinical competence and support quality improvement and safety initiatives while collaborating with physicians, staff, and departments.

The role requires a SC RN license, BSN progression, and a minimum of 2 years of RN experience with charge nurse duties. BLS is required; ACLS is desirable.

Qualifications

• South Carolina RN license required; BSN must be completed within 2 years or actively enrolled.
• Minimum 2 years as RN with Charge Nurse experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to lead and coordinate teams under pressure.
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate workflow on the patient care unit for assigned shift.
• Provide leadership across days, evenings, nights and weekends.
• Assist Department Director to ensure delivery of quality patient care and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with staff and other departments to ensure effective communication and safety initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Clinical oversight

Stress management

Education

South Carolina RN license

BSN in progress or completed

Job description

About the Organization Join the team that's redefining healthcare in the Lowcountry. At Beaufort Memorial Hospital, we're not just filling positions, we're building the future of healthcare. As the largest locally governed healthcare system between Charleston and Savannah, Beaufort Memorial is experiencing unprecedented growth, innovation, and transformation. With a new hospital in the horizon, expanded services, significant investments in workforce development, and a renewed commitment to employee experience, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team. Our People team has recently undergone a strategic transformation, bringing together some of the brightest minds in talent acquisition, workforce development, employee engagement, leadership development, analytics, and human resources. We've reimagined how we attract, develop, engage, and retain exceptional talent because we believe our employees deserve the same level of excellence that we provide to our patients.

Req Number NUR-26-00281

Position Clinical Coordinator

Location Bluffton Community Hospital

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Various Shifts

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Description

South of Broad Healthcare (SOBH) is expanding access to high-quality, community-based healthcare throughout southern Beaufort County and the surrounding Lowcountry. Grounded by a mission of delivering compassionate, patient-centered care, SOBH supports strategic growth designed to bring essential healthcare services closer to the people and communities we serve. At the center of SOBH is Bluffton Community Hospital, a new 28 bed, full-service hospital. Approximately 90,000 square foot facility will include a 24/7 emergency department, an acute inpatient nursing unit, surgical and endoscopy suites, a cardiac catheterization lab, advanced imaging, laboratory services, and additional outpatient capabilities. The hospital is scheduled for completion in late 2026, with patient care anticipated to being early 2027.

Bluffton Community Hospital represents more than the construction of a new facility – it reflects a long-term investment in the health, economic vitality, and future of one of South Carolina’s fasts growing communities. The hospital will create new employment and leadership opportunities, strengthen the recruitment of physicians and clinical professionals, and allow residents south of the Broad River to receive comprehensive care closer to home. As part of SOBH, Bluffton Community Hospital is committed to building a collaborative, innovative, and people centered organization. Our goal is to create an exceptional environment for patients, families, physicians, and employees – one that combines the personal connection of a community hospital.

The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for directing and coordinating the workflow on the patient care unit for their assigned shift. The Clinical Coordinator’s work schedule will provide for leadership on days, evenings, nights and weekends. The Clinical Coordinator time commitment allows 50% or greater clinical oversight to ensure the delivery of quality patient care for all patients on the unit through their leadership and clinical expertise. This person is a role model for clinical competence and professional behavior. The Clinical Coordinator assists the Department Director to ensure the delivery of quality patient care for all patients on the unit through their leadership and clinical expertise. They serve as a resource for staff, patients, physicians, and other departments. Through collaboration with all staff assigned to the nursing unit and ancillary departments they ensure effective communications and cooperation. Under the leadership of the Department Director, the Clinical Coordinator supports the quality improvement, patient safety & patient satisfaction process. Assists the Department Director to ensure all processes are executed to comply with regulatory standards. Actively supports the Core Values, Mission & Vision of BMH.

Position Requirements

Education

• Ability to obtain a South Carolina License. BSN required or candidate must be actively enrolled in a BSN program and must have completed at least 1 course towards their BSN degree. BSN must be completed within 2 years of accepting position.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years as RN. Charge Nurse experience required.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Able to work under stressful situations. Possesses excellent oral and written, interpersonal communication skills. Ability to represent unit well in internal/external relationships.

Certifications/Licenses

• Holds current South Carolina license. BLS Certification required. BLS Instructor & ACLS desirable

Ongoing Competencies

• Annual Review of Fire/Safety/Disaster Plan

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions

• May be stressful dealing with individuals, staff, patients, and family. Potential exposure to radiation/toxic materials.
• Regularly exposed to Blood Borne materials (Category I) or Chemical Hazards.
• Prolonged, extensive, or considerable walking, and standing. Assists with lifting (50-100 lbs.), transport, and moving patients. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations.
• Frequently subjected to irregular working hours with 24/7call availability.

EOE Statement

Beaufort Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.