Lead Stepdown Registered Nurse

Mission Health; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Health in North Carolina seeks a Stepdown Overflow Clinical Nurse Coordinator to lead coordination of care for stepdown overflow patients in a fast-paced acute setting. This RN role oversees patient flow, clinical prioritization, and daily operations in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include mentoring bedside nurses, monitoring quality metrics, and enhancing patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of care for stepdown overflow patients in a fast-paced acute setting.
• Oversee patient flow and clinical prioritization.
• Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, evidence-based care.
• Support bedside nurses and mentor staff.
• Monitor quality metrics and enhance patient experience.
• Promote teamwork, continuous improvement, and compassion.
• Utilize advanced technology and resources within a large regional health system.

Job description

Mission Health seeks a Stepdown Overflow Clinical Nurse Coordinator to lead coordination of care for stepdown overflow patients in a fast-paced acute setting. This RN role oversees patient flow, clinical prioritization, and daily operations, partnering with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, evidence-based care. Responsibilities include supporting bedside nurses, mentoring staff, monitoring quality metrics, and enhancing patient experience. The coordinator promotes a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and compassion while using advanced technology and resources within a large regional health system.