Lead Stepdown Unit Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking a Stepdown Overflow Clinical Nurse Coordinator to lead patient flow, clinical quality, and care coordination within the stepdown overflow unit. The role involves direct patient care, supervising nursing staff, and coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure safe and efficient throughput.

You will collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to support patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and strong clinical skills in a hospital setting.
• Ability to coordinate multiple aspects of patient care and team collaboration.
• Knowledge of care protocols, patient safety, and quality improvement.
• Excellent communication and mentorship abilities.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient flow, clinical quality, and care coordination for the stepdown overflow unit
• Provide direct patient care and supervise nursing staff
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure safe and efficient throughput
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support patient-centered care
• Mentor nurses and promote evidence-based practices
• Utilize advanced technology to enhance patient care and operational efficiency

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Protocols

Communication

Mentorship

Evidence-based care

Job description

Role: Stepdown Overflow Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient flow, clinical quality, and care coordination for the stepdown overflow unit
• Provide direct patient care and supervise nursing staff
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure safe and efficient throughput
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support patient-centered care
• Mentor nurses and promote evidence-based practices
• Utilize advanced technology to enhance patient care and operational efficiency

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership and clinical skills in a hospital or similar setting
• Ability to coordinate multiple aspects of patient care and team collaboration
• Knowledge of care protocols, patient safety, and quality improvement
• Excellent communication and mentorship abilities
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care