Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Emergency Department

Saint Anthony Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

First-day coverage

Employer 401(k) match

PSLF eligible

Free parking

Job summary

Saint Anthony Hospital in Chicago seeks a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for the Emergency Department to lead the night-shift nursing team, coordinate care, and ensure safe, high‑quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include shift‑by‑shift staffing, staff orientation, accreditation readiness (IDPH & TJC), and ongoing quality improvement.

Requirements: RN degree with active IDFPR license, BLS; ACLS preferred; at least 3 years as Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor; Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• RN degree from an accredited institution.
• Active RN license in IDFPR.
• BLS certification; ACLS certification highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Minimum 3 years as Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative, educational and resource services to nursing staff and interdisciplinary team to enhance clinical performance and patient care outcomes.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations and staffing on a shift-by-shift basis to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care.
• Act as Permanent Charge Nurse, implementing the plan of care and communicating nursing interventions to the care team.
• Participate in staff education and accreditation preparation (IDPH & TJC).
• Participate in performance improvement activities and equipment/supplies management.

Skills

Communication skills

Charge nurse experience

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Organization

Customer service

Education

RN degree

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position: Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Emergency Department

Shift — Nights

Compensation: $35.00 — $55.00

About Us

Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-centric hospital your career can thrive in, while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care.

Position Purpose

Provides consultative, educational and resource services to the nursing staff and interdisciplinary team to enhance clinical performance and facilitate quality patient care outcomes. Assists in coordination of day-to-day operations.

Works as Permanent Charge Nurse, implementing the plan of care; within the concepts of the Licensed Registered Nurse curriculum, with consideration for safety in practice, according to established prioritization of needs; documenting and communicating nursing interventions and responses of patient(s) to care.

Evaluates patient(s) responses to nursing care rendered; documents and communicates evaluation data to appropriate health care team members; contributes to the modification of the nursing plan of care based on ongoing evaluation.

Coordinates orientation of new staff to ensure clinical competence. Assist with orientation of float and agency personnel.

Assists in holding staff accountable for hospital, nursing and unit policies and procedures, competencies and process improvement initiatives.

Assists in the education and preparation of nursing staff for accreditation visits (IDPH & TJC).

Coordinates unit-based staffing assignments on a shift-by-shift basis to achieve high quality and cost-effective care.

Performs both essential and marginal job functions in a safe manner as identified by Saint Anthony Hospital and the respective department while adhering to the Hospital's confidentiality norms and standards. Actively and consistently demonstrates the core values of Saint Anthony Hospital in all interactions with others.

Assumes responsibility for knowing and maintaining established hospital and departmental objectives, policies/procedures including general sanitation, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Participates in performance activities including problem identification, data collection, solution selection, implementation and evaluation. Also assists in the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies as appropriate.

Participates in staff meetings and other in services, meetings or committees as required.

General Job Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, including negotiation skills, must be persistent and persuasive.


• 3yrs of experience as a Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor


• Must be able to establish rapport and effective working relationships with physicians and staff.


• Must be able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage a large workload within tight deadlines.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and self-motivation.


• Ability to independently plan, organize, prioritize, schedule, coordinate, and make decisions relating to assigned tasks.


• Very strong customer service orientation, positive attitude, highly self-motivated, directed and change-oriented.

Education & Certification Requirements

• Must have RN Degree from an accredited institution


• Must have RN License Active in IDFPR


• Must have BLS Certification *ACLS Certification Highly Preferred


• Bachelor's degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)


• Coverage begins on new hires first day**


• Employer matching retirement plans


• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program


• Free parking

Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights

• Competitive salaries


• Community focus with a Collaborative Culture: Work in a close-knit team that values communication, teamwork, and support


• Professional Growth: Expand your skills and experience in an organization that invests in its staff


• Meaningful Work: Serve a diverse population and make a real impact on their health journey