Lead Nurse: Inpatient Rehab & Care Coordination

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Rutherfordton, NC is seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for our inpatient rehab unit. You will coordinate daily unit operations, provide direct nursing care, and guide an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery.

The role emphasizes safe discharge planning, adherence to clinical protocols, and ongoing quality improvement, with a focus on patient-centered communication and coordinating staffing to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment in inpatient rehab settings.
• Proven leadership skills to guide teams and coordinate care.
• Strong understanding of patient safety, quality standards, and discharge processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize, manage staffing effectively, and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit operations and oversee workflow to support effective patient care.
• Provide direct nursing care and clinical guidance.
• Lead and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote recovery.
• Oversee staffing and ensure coverage aligns with patient needs.
• Ensure adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Support patients and families through patient-centered communication.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical judgment

Discharge planning

Communication

Staffing management

Job description

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Rutherfordton, NC is seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for our inpatient rehab unit. You will coordinate daily unit operations, provide direct nursing care, and guide an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery.

The role emphasizes safe discharge planning, adherence to clinical protocols, and ongoing quality improvement, with a focus on patient-centered communication and coordinating staffing to meet patient needs.