Clinical Nurse Coordinator: Patient Care & Quality Lead

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis–Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA is seeking an RN-Clinical Coordinator to coordinate multidisciplinary care across ICU, Medical, Surgical, and Ancillary Units.

The role ensures quality patient care, collaborates with nursing staff, physicians, and support services to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while supporting quality improvement initiatives. The position requires ADN and RN licensure with at least 2 years of acute care experience; BSN or higher is preferred, and

Qualifications

• ADN is required for RN licensure in the state.
• BSN or master’s degree preferred.
• Current RN license in the state of practice (or compact state).
• Minimum 2 years of acute care inpatient nursing experience.
• Experience in patient care coordination and quality improvement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across ICU, Medical, Surgical, and Ancillary Units.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan and evaluate care.
• Provide clinical guidance to nursing staff on procedures and policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct daily patient rounding to assess needs and monitor care quality.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, families, and departments to coordinate care.
• Assist in discharge planning and ensure follow-up resources.
• Develop educational programs to enhance clinical competencies.
• Monitor regulatory guidelines and Joint Commission requirements.
• Document patient care activities in EMR and other systems.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

MS Office

Time management

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN or higher preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

St. Francis–Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA is seeking an RN-Clinical Coordinator to coordinate multidisciplinary care across ICU, Medical, Surgical, and Ancillary Units.

The role ensures quality patient care, collaborates with nursing staff, physicians, and support services to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while supporting quality improvement initiatives. The position requires ADN and RN licensure with at least 2 years of acute care experience; BSN or higher is preferred, and