Emergency Department Clinical Coordinator (RN)

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA is seeking a Clinical Coordinator – RN to support the Unit Director by managing daily clinical operations, providing direct patient care, and supervising staff within the assigned unit.

This role ensures safe, high‑quality care through effective communication, resource coordination, staff development, and policy compliance. The Clinical Coordinator may function as charge nurse and serves as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and other

Qualifications

• RN licensure in applicable state or compact.
• BLS required upon hire.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
• PALS required within 6 months (ED only).
• CPI may be required within 6–12 months depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates staff scheduling and performance evaluations.
• Provides direct nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Oversees staff orientation, education and development activities.
• Identifies and resolves clinical service delivery issues.
• Performs or supports quality assurance studies and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation, legal, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Acts as clinical resource for staff regarding patient care standards and policies.
• Liaises with physicians and collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Leads resolution of complex patient or staff issues and escalates concerns as needed.
• Communicates shift changes, patient care updates and staffing needs to nursing supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Nursing assessment

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN (Preferred)

Job description

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA is seeking a Clinical Coordinator – RN to support the Unit Director by managing daily clinical operations, providing direct patient care, and supervising staff within the assigned unit.

This role ensures safe, high‑quality care through effective communication, resource coordination, staff development, and policy compliance. The Clinical Coordinator may function as charge nurse and serves as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and other