Clinical Nurse Coordinator RN - Inpatient Rehab

Corpus Christi Medical Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctors Regional is seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) for the Inpatient Rehabilitation unit. You will anchor clinical leadership, coordinate nursing operations, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in a busy acute care setting.

You will collaborate with physiatry, therapy teams, and case management to optimize functional recovery, oversee patient throughput, and model professional practice within a shared governance framework.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program (Diploma, ADN, or BSN).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical operations of the inpatient rehabilitation unit.
• Ensure compliance with CMS IRF regulations and CARF standards.
• Collaborate with therapists and rehab physicians to design and track patient progress.
• Mentor nursing staff and promote shared governance during shifts.
• Support safety, patient advocacy, and high-quality patient experiences.
• Analyze quality metrics and lead process improvements.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN degree (Diploma/Assoc/Bachelor)

BSN preferred

Job description

Work Schedule: 3 days per week, 7p-7a/Rotating Weekends

As a Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) for Inpatient Rehabilitation at Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctors Regional, you will serve as the premier clinical anchor and operational supervisor for our dedicated inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) unit. Practicing within a full-service, 250-bed acute care hospital recognized as a primary healthcare pillar for the Texas Coastal Bend community, your specialized leadership will encompass and unify the roles of Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurses (CRRNs), Physical Rehabilitation, PM&R, Acute Rehab, Acute Rehabilitation, IRF, Post-Acute Care, Sub-Acute Rehab, and Neuro-Rehab RNs. In this critical leadership capacity, you will directly drive clinical excellence, manage daily patient throughput, and coordinate the complex nursing operations required to optimize the long-term medical and functional recovery of our patients.

Operating at the intersection of acute clinical care and advanced physical recovery, you will collaborate with an elite interdisciplinary team consisting of physiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and case managers to execute rigorous, individualized treatment plans. The Inpatient Rehabilitation department is deeply supported by Doctors Regional's comprehensive acute care service lines, including a 24-hour emergency department, a certified Primary Stroke Center, advanced orthopedic and neurological surgical services, and an accredited Chest Pain Center with dedicated cardiac catheterization labs. This robust multi-specialty backup ensures your team is fully equipped to safely manage a complex patient population recovering from stroke, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, major joint replacements, and multi-system trauma. In alignment with HCA Healthcare's progressive Professional Practice Model, you will utilize a shared governance framework to mentor frontline staff, maintain stringent CMS and Joint Commission regulatory standards, and champion proactive patient advocacy to deliver an unparalleled rehabilitation experience.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions 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.

What you will do in this role:

• Oversee the daily clinical operations, patient throughput, and multidisciplinary coordination of the inpatient rehabilitation unit to maximize functional patient outcomes.
• Monitor, evaluate, and direct patient-centered nursing care to ensure strict compliance with established hospital policies, CMS inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) regulations, and CARF standards.
• Collaborate directly with physical, occupational, and speech therapists, as well as rehab physicians, to design, implement, and track individualized patient progress and discharge readiness.
• Serve as an expert clinical resource, mentor, and advocate for nursing staff, promoting professional accountability and shared governance within the shift.
• Model the organization’s vision, mission, and core values to foster an environment committed to safety, patient advocacy, and an unparalleled patient experience.
• Partner with the management team to analyze quality metrics, address operational bottlenecks, and implement process improvements that elevate overall departmental performance.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date)
• Current BLS issued from American Heart Association required
• 1 year of clinical Rehab experience as a licensed RN in an acute care setting required.

Benefits

Corpus Christi Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 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, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a 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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Corpus Christi Medical Center is a 630+ bed healthcare system of hospitals in Corpus Christi and the surrounding Coastal Bend community. Bay Area is our full-service acute care hospital and offers state-of-the-art cardiovascular services, bariatric, GYN and robotic surgery. The Women's Center at Bay Area, with its NICU Unit, is also the home of our graduate medical education program. Doctors Regional is our acute care hospital, with a 24-hour emergency department, cardiac catheterization labs, orthopedic and surgical services, and inpatient rehabilitation. The Heart Hospital offers complete diagnostics, treatment, surgery and rehabilitation for cardiac patients. Northwest Regional/Northwest Behavior Health Center provides emergency medical services, laboratory, imaging services and outpatient behavioral health services. Bayview Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient short-term treatment for psychiatric patients ages 12 years and older, as well as substance abuse treatment. Northshore Emergency Center is a full-service 24-7 emergency department in Portland that offers outpatient laboratory, imaging and occupational services. Radiation Oncology offers advanced technology for treating cancer with the latest and most specific radiation therapies available. Our programs focus on the needs of individual patients, while employing the latest techniques and research of 21st-century medicine.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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