Coordinator – Nursing Excellence - RN Required

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Georgia seeks a dedicated RN to join our Nursing Excellence team as Coordinator, Nursing Excellence. This role supports professional nursing practice, governance, and our Pathway to Excellence efforts, helping nurses thrive through evidence-based practice and shared decision-making.

Key responsibilities include coordinating Pathway to Excellence activities, supporting governance, reviewing policies, promoting evidence-based practice, and partnering with nursing

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of direct-care RN experience, including at least 1 year in an acute care setting.
• Professional certification in a clinical, leadership, or education specialty within 2 years.
• Professional organization membership within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Pathway to Excellence activities, documentation, standards alignment, and ongoing readiness.
• Support Professional Nursing Governance, council operations, and shared decision-making.
• Coordinate the review and management of nursing policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous improvement across nursing.
• Partner with nursing leaders and stakeholders to communicate and implement practice changes.
• Maintain nursing governance and professional practice resources.
• Support nursing recognition programs, including DAISY and BEE Awards.
• Assist with Nursing Excellence initiatives, meetings, and events across NGHS.

Skills

Word

Excel

SharePoint

Group facilitation

Project development

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

BSN

Georgia RN license

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Category:

Administrative & Clerical

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Coordinator, Nursing Excellence

Help advance nursing excellence across NGHS.

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Coordinator, Nursing Excellence to support professional nursing practice, Professional Nursing Governance, and our Pathway to Excellence® efforts. This role is ideal for an experienced RN who is passionate about evidence-based practice, shared decision-making, nurse engagement, and creating an environment where nurses can thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate Pathway to Excellence® activities, documentation, standards alignment, and ongoing readiness.
• Support Professional Nursing Governance, council operations, and shared decision-making.
• Coordinate the review and management of nursing policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous improvement across nursing.
• Partner with nursing leaders and stakeholders to communicate and implement practice changes.
• Maintain nursing governance and professional practice resources.
• Support nursing recognition programs, including DAISY and BEE Awards.
• Assist with Nursing Excellence initiatives, meetings, and events across NGHS.

What You’ll Bring

• BSN required.
• Current Georgia RN license.
• 3–5 years of direct-care RN experience, including at least 1 year in an acute care setting.
• Professional certification in a clinical, leadership, or education specialty within 2 years.
• Professional organization membership within 3 months of hire.
• Strong communication, organization, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with project development, group facilitation, Word, Excel, and SharePoint preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred or to be completed within 5 years.

Take Your Nursing Impact Beyond the Bedside

Bring your clinical experience and passion for professional nursing practice to a role where you can help strengthen the voice of nurses, promote excellence, and influence nursing practice across NGHS.

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.