Med/Surg Charge Nurse & Care Coordinator

Aura Health; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking an RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator to lead and coordinate Med/Surg patient care, fostering evidence-based practices and safe, patient-centered outcomes. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

You will mentor staff, support orientation, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while overseeing daily unit operations and care plan execution.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and strong Med/Surg clinical competence.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to support evidence-based practice and quality improvement.
• Skilled in patient assessment, care coordination, and medication administration.
• Commitment to patient safety, education, and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee patient care on the Med/Surg unit.
• Provide leadership and support to bedside nurses.
• Promote evidence-based practice and ensure high-quality, safe, patient-centered care.
• Perform patient assessment and contribute to care planning.
• Administer medications and oversee execution of care plans.
• Coordinate daily unit operations and support efficient workflow.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Mentor staff, support orientation, and provide ongoing education.
• Monitor quality and safety metrics and help drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Clinical coordination

Communication

Collaboration

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Quality improvement

Staff development

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Aura Health is seeking an RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator to lead and coordinate Med/Surg patient care, fostering evidence-based practices and safe, patient-centered outcomes. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

You will mentor staff, support orientation, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while overseeing daily unit operations and care plan execution.