Clinical Nurse Coordinator Pediatric ER

HCA Florida Healthcare; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for the Pediatric ER in Brandon, FL. This full-time, on-site role focuses on coordinating patient flow, supervising nursing care, and ensuring adherence to pediatric ER protocols and safety standards.

The position requires active Florida RN licensure, a nursing diploma or ASN (BSN preferred), and ER experience. BLS is mandatory; ACLS/PALS/ENPC and NIHSS/CPI certifications are needed within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Florida RN or have a compact license with active FL RN within 60 days.
• Nursing Diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum one year ER RN experience; pediatric ER experience preferred.
• BLS certification current.
• ACLS, PALS and/or ENPC certifications required within 6 months of hire.
• NIHSS and CPI completion required within 6 months.
• TNCC certification preferred; CEN/CPEN highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow in the pediatric ER and supervise nursing care.
• Adhere to clinical protocols and safety standards; ensure documentation accuracy.
• Provide direct pediatric nursing care and triage patients.
• Administer treatments and medications; collaborate with physicians.
• Mentor nursing staff, assist with scheduling and resource allocation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff education.
• Communicate with families to promote family-centered care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Family-centered care

Interpersonal skills

PC skills

Education

Florida RN license

Nursing Diploma or ASN

BSN preferred

BLS

ACLS/PALS/ENPC within 6 months

NIHSS & CPI within 6 months

TNCC preferred

CEN or CPEN preferred

Job description

Company Description

HCA Florida Healthcare is a statewide network of hospitals, physician practices, and care locations delivering personalized, advanced care to patients and families. Across more than 570 sites of care, over 88,000 physicians and care team members collaborate to provide comprehensive services and support. The organization emphasizes evidence-based practice, teamwork, and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes. Team members have access to resources, education, and digital media guidelines that support safe, professional communication and engagement. HCA Florida Healthcare offers a collaborative environment focused on high-quality care and patient safety.

Role Description

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator Pediatric ER is a full-time, on-site role based in Brandon, FL. This role supports the daily operations of the pediatric emergency department, including coordinating patient flow, supervising nursing care, and ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards. The coordinator provides direct pediatric nursing care, triages patients, administers treatments and medications, and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement care plans. Responsibilities include mentoring and supporting nursing staff, assisting with scheduling and resource allocation, and participating in quality improvement initiatives and staff education. The role involves communicating with patients’ families, promoting a family-centered care environment, and helping maintain regulatory compliance and documentation accuracy.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Florida Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations or appropriate compact licensure. If compact license held, active FL RN license required within 60 days of hire.
• Nursing Diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum one year ER RN experience required. Prior Pediatric ER RN experience highly preferred.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and/or ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course) certifications required within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• Current NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) required within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification preferred.
• National Board Certification (CEN or CPEN) highly preferred.
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills