Department Coordinator - Surgery (Ground Floor)

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to coordinate activities across various service areas. This role involves taking on significant responsibilities, especially in the absence of leadership, ensuring high-quality care for patients of all ages. With a commitment to excellence, the organization offers a dynamic environment where experienced nurses can thrive and make a real difference in the lives of their patients. If you are passionate about nursing and ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of nursing experience with 2+ years in specialty area.
• Management course completion required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing activities across multiple service areas.
• Assume 24-hour nursing responsibility in the absence of the Director.

Skills

Advanced problem-solving skills

Clinical decision-making

Priority setting

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

B.S. degree in Nursing

Tools

Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

This position coordinates the nursing activities between multiple service areas of a department. In the absence of the Director, may assume twenty-four (24) hour nursing responsibility for the department. May work with neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Four (4) years of experience in nursing, with a minimum of two (2) years in area of specialty.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, coordinate diversified and multiple activities, and make appropriate clinical and managerial decisions. Must possess advanced problem-solving skills.
• Successful completion of a management course prior to appointment, or within six (6) months of employment.
• Certified in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• National certification in specialty.
• Previous management/charge nurse experience.
• B.S. degree in Nursing.
• Call Center: In addition to 1-3, 2 years of Call Center/Telecommunications experience.