Clinical Nurse Coordinator Skilled Nursing - Rehab

HCA Houston Healthcare; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare seeks a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for Rehab Skilled Nursing in Pasadena, TX. The CNC will ensure high-quality, patient-centered care and coordinate unit functions across shifts while mentoring staff.

Collaborating with management and clinical teams, the CNC drives care standards, staffing effectiveness, and a strong patient experience aligned with the organization’s mission.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
• Current RN license in Texas or Compact; TX license within 90 days if on a multi-state license.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications are required.
• 1 year of experience in rehab or skilled nursing setting.
• Charge experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission and discharge processes to ensure throughput and high-quality care.
• Participate in ongoing assessment of care quality in the unit with management.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and managers to improve teamwork and outcomes.
• Support a patient-first philosophy and service recovery when needed.
• Assist with staff scheduling and manage labor in line with needs and productivity guidelines.
• Provide recommendations on interviewing, hiring, training, and performance evaluations.

Skills

RN license

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post‑surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we are transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow. Join us!

Job Summary

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

What you will do

• Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high‑quality, patient‑centered care.
• Participates in ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with management.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts and other managers to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service.
• Supports a patient‑first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.
• Supports the facility’s efforts to improve engagement by operationalizing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding, hourly rounds, and other initiatives.
• 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 stronger organization.
• Assists with staff scheduling and manages 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.

Qualifications you will need

• Associate Degree in Nursing is required. BSN preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or a Multi‑State Compact License (employees with RN Compact License must obtain a Texas RN License within 90 days of hire).
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification is required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications are required.
• 1 year of experience in a rehab or skilled nursing setting is required.
• Charge experience highly preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement resources.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

We are currently interviewing candidates for the Clinical Nurse Coordinator in Rehab Skilled Nursing. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.