Patient Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse) - East Observation Unit

Community Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network's Community East Observation Unit seeks a Patient Care Coordinator, an RN responsible for daily, shift-to-shift leadership to support operations and patient flow in a focused 24-hour unit.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, customer service, critical thinking, and strong organizational skills, with RN licensure in Indiana and 2+ years RN experience in relevant areas preferred; Bachelor's degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Indiana (state license required)
• 3+ years RN experience in a related or specialty area preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide daily, shift-to-shift leadership to support the operations of the Community East Clinical Decisions Unit
• Lead patient care coordination to ensure clinical excellence and smooth transitions of care
• Maintain high standards of customer service and organizational effectiveness

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient care

Team coordination

Communication

Education

RN License Indiana

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, "community" is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state‑of‑the‑art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered - and we couldn't do it without you.

Make a Difference

Community East Observation Unit is an 8‑bed medical‑surgical unit that operates with a focused 24‑hour length of stay, emphasizing rapid assessment, treatment, and safe discharge. The team works in close collaboration with the hospitalist team to maintain efficient patient throughput and ensure smooth transitions of care. This unit supports high‑quality, streamlined service for patients with short‑term acute needs. The Patient Care Coordinator will provide daily, shift‑to‑shift leadership to support the operations of the Community East Clinical Decisions Unit. As the Patient Care Coordinator, you will exhibit excellence in clinical patient care, customer service, critical thinking, schedule management, relationship competencies, and organizational skills. You will have the authority and autonomy to ensure the appropriate clinical and customer satisfaction outcomes are met, while effectively leading your team.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• Graduate of National League for Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) accredited school of nursing, or three years of related professional nursing experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• 2+ years experience as an RN within specialty area or related specialty area preferred