Department Coordinator - Surgery (Ground Floor)

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; 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 offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care for neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The ideal candidate will bring at least four years of nursing experience, including management skills and advanced problem-solving abilities. Join a forward-thinking team committed to excellence in patient care and professional growth in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Four years of nursing experience, including two years in the relevant specialty.
• Completion of a management course within six 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

Coordination of multiple activities

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)

Job description

Join Northside Hospital - A Leader in Healthcare

Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art facility that is continually growing. We are expanding our quality and reach to serve our patients and communities better, creating more opportunities for healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover the possibilities of building your career with Northside today.

Position Overview

This role involves coordinating nursing activities across multiple service areas within a department. In the absence of the Director, the incumbent may assume 24-hour nursing responsibility for the department. The position may involve working with neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Four (4) years of nursing experience, including at least two (2) years in the relevant specialty area.
• Ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple activities, and make sound clinical and managerial decisions. Must demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills.
• Completion of a management course prior to appointment or within six (6) months of employment.
• Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Preferred Qualifications

• National certification in the relevant specialty.
• Previous management or charge nurse experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.).
• Call Center/Telecommunications experience (2 years), in addition to 1-3 years of nursing experience.