Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Stepdown Overflow

Health Wealth Safe; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Wealth Safe in Hickory, NC seeks a Stepdown Overflow Clinical Nurse Coordinator to lead care coordination in a high-acuity setting and oversee patient flow with a focus on safe, efficient care. You will partner with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based care and support bedside nurses through mentoring and staff development.

You will monitor quality metrics, drive improvements in patient experience, and promote a culture of teamwork, compassion, and continuous

Qualifications

• RN licensure.
• Experience in acute, high-paced healthcare settings.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize clinical needs and manage patient flow effectively.
• Knowledge of quality metrics and patient safety standards.
• Commitment to fostering a positive team environment and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead care coordination for stepdown overflow patients in a high-acuity environment.
• Oversee patient flow, clinical prioritization, and daily operations.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based care.
• Support bedside nurses and mentor staff to promote professional development.
• Monitor quality metrics and work to enhance patient experience.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and compassion.
• Utilize advanced technology and resources within a large health system.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Prioritization

Patient flow management

Quality metrics

Patient safety

Teamwork

Job description

Role: Stepdown Overflow Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Lead care coordination for stepdown overflow patients in a high-acuity environment
• Oversee patient flow, clinical prioritization, and daily operations
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based care
• Support bedside nurses and mentor staff to promote professional development
• Monitor quality metrics and work to enhance patient experience
• Foster a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and compassion
• Utilize advanced technology and resources within a large health system

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Experience in acute, high-paced healthcare settings
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to prioritize clinical needs and manage patient flow effectively
• Knowledge of quality metrics and patient safety standards
• Commitment to fostering a positive team environment and continuous improvement