Lead Nurse Coordinator - Orthopedic Trauma Unit

MEP Health; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a Nurse Manager to coordinate patient-centered care on an orthopedic trauma unit. You will monitor care quality, guide nursing staff, and partner with leadership to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include managing admissions and discharges, optimizing staffing and training, and ensuring smooth unit operations for safe, efficient workflows. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, relevant acute care experience, and excellent communication within

Qualifications

• Strong nursing leadership and coordination skills.
• Experience working in orthopedic/trauma or related acute care settings.
• Sound clinical judgment and ability to monitor care quality.
• Effective communication and teamwork with staff and management.
• Ability to manage patient transitions and contribute to operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day unit nursing care focused on patient needs and safety.
• Monitor care quality and escalate concerns to ensure high standards.
• Support nursing staff through guidance, coordination, and operational assistance.
• Assist with patient flow, including admissions and discharges.
• Support scheduling, staff training, and onboarding/skill development.
• Help maintain unit operations and support efficient, effective workflow.
• Collaborate with management to drive continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Coordination

Orthopedic/trauma experience

Clinical judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Patient transitions

Operational efficiency

Job description

MEP Health is seeking a Nurse Manager to coordinate patient-centered care on an orthopedic trauma unit. You will monitor care quality, guide nursing staff, and partner with leadership to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include managing admissions and discharges, optimizing staffing and training, and ensuring smooth unit operations for safe, efficient workflows. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, relevant acute care experience, and excellent communication within