Clinical Nurse Coordinator Emergency Room RN

HCA Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist ER City Base, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking an Emergency Room Clinical Nurse Coordinator. You will lead nursing teams, ensure high‑quality, patient‑centered care, and partner with physicians and staff to manage throughput and safety.

This role directs care during shifts, supports compliance with policies, and champions evidence-based practices to improve outcomes; a nursing degree and relevant ER experience are required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1+ years applicable experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Serve as the charge nurse, scheduling staff and managing labor within productivity guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory standards to support safe patient care.
• Lead initiatives to improve patient throughput and safety, collaborating with leadership and staff.
• Provide coaching and training to staff to improve performance and engagement.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an Emergency Room Clinical Nurse Coordinator? At Methodist ER City Base, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Methodist ER City Base, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Emergency Room Clinical Nurse Coordinator like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and charge nurse duties in the unit/department during the designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver high quality, patient-centered care.
• Exercises judgement and provides direction regarding patient care assignments using established policies/procedures.
• Operationalizes evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Supports the achievement of internal/external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Ensures equipment maintenance is performed regularly and according to regulatory and/or accreditation standards.
• Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.
• Participates in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.
• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients’ needs and situation.
• Triages the patient utilizing age, developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive practices to prioritize and optimize patient flow, expediting those who require immediate care.
• Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis or issues, identifies expected outcomes, plans care, implements and evaluates progress toward the attainment of the expected outcomes.
• Communicates effectively and collaborates with patients, families and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Demonstrates competency in EMTALA regulations.
• Practices ethically and in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
• Reflects core values when interacting with co-workers, patients, family members, and others in the community to foster an environment where employees are engaged and where patient care is unparalleled.
• Ensures compliance with evidence-based practices that enhance patient experience and customer service.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts and other leaders to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service.
• Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.
• Leads in a way that inspires commitment to the vision/mission/values of the organization.
• Supports the efforts of the facility to improve engagement by operationalizing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding, hourly rounds, and other initiatives.
• Functions as a resource person for staff members. Provides coaching, feedback, and training to improve performance and engagement.
• Provides recommendations related to interviewing, selecting, and training new staff. Recommends and implements courses of action, including training and development, conflict resolution, personnel policy compliance, completion of performance evaluations, and/or disciplinary actions to ensure a competitively superior organization.
• Resolves and/or channels employee grievances, disputes, or concerns according to appropriate procedures. Escalates issues as needed.
• Supports physician partnerships.
• Represents the organization positively within the community; participates in company-supported community/patient events and in-services.
• Serves as the charge nurse for the unit, scheduling staff and managing all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.
• Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”

What Qualifications you will need:

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
• 1+ years applicable experience Required

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Emergency Room Clinical Nurse Coordinator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.