Lead Stepdown Unit Registered Nurse

Health Wealth Safe; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Wealth Safe, Inc. seeks a Stepdown Overflow Clinical Nurse Coordinator to oversee day-to-day operations of a stepdown overflow unit, manage patient flow, and coordinate care across teams. You will provide direct patient care while guiding nursing staff and ensure safe throughput.

This role emphasizes clinical quality, workflow improvements through technology, and collaboration with physicians to support evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the relevant state.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making.
• Leadership skills with ability to coordinate and delegate.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across disciplines.
• Commitment to quality improvement, safety, and evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure safe throughput.
• Monitor and support clinical quality and patient safety.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Promote evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.
• Mentor, coach, and support nursing staff.
• Use advanced technology and contribute to workflow improvements.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical assessment

Leadership

Communication

Quality & safety

Job description

Stepdown Overflow Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Oversee day-to-day operations of a stepdown overflow unit by managing patient flow, clinical quality, and care coordination. Provide direct patient care while guiding and supporting nursing staff. Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure safe, efficient throughput.

Key Duties

• Coordinate patient movement across the continuum of care (admissions, transfers, discharges)
• Monitor and support clinical quality and patient safety
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Promote evidence-based practice and patient-centered care
• Mentor, coach, and support nursing staff
• Use advanced technology and contribute to workflow improvements

Qualifications & Skills

• Active RN licensure
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making
• Leadership skills with the ability to coordinate and delegate effectively
• Excellent communication and collaboration across disciplines
• Commitment to quality improvement, safety, and evidence-based care