RN Clinical Coordinator, CVICU - Nights

ScionHealth; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis–Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA, seeks an RN Coordinator/Specialist for the ICU to coordinate patient care delivery and support clinical and operational functions in the ICU.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to provide high-acuity, evidence-based care while ensuring quality outcomes and regulatory compliance. This role also serves as a clinical resource, mentor, and leader for ICU staff, promoting excellence in critical care nursing, onboarding new team members, and

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN/MSN preferred.
• Current RN licensure in GA or compact state.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required per facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily ICU operations and care planning.
• Serve as clinical resource and mentor for ICU staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and documentation standards.
• Support onboarding and continuing education for ICU team.

Skills

Critical care

ICU protocols

Assessment & triage

EMR proficiency

Leadership

Communication

Education

ADN

BSN/MSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Job Summary

The RN Coordinator/Specialist – ICU is responsible for coordinating patient care delivery and supporting clinical and operational functions within the Intensive Care Unit. The role works closely with the interdisciplinary team to provide high-acuity, evidence-based care while ensuring quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and effective resource utilization. The RN Coordinator/Specialist serves as a clinical resource, mentor, and leader to ICU staff, promoting excellence in critical care nursing.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate daily ICU operations, including patient care planning, rounding, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Serve as a clinical resource for ICU nurses regarding protocols, procedures, and complex patient conditions.
• Assist in developing and evaluating individualized care plans in collaboration with providers and clinical teams.
• Monitor quality of care, patient safety practices, and documentation standards.
• Facilitate communication between ICU staff, providers, patients, and families.
• Support new staff onboarding and continuing education initiatives for the ICU team.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and assist in implementing evidence-based practice changes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including Joint Commission, CMS, and internal policies.
• Monitor equipment use and assist in maintaining supplies and readiness of the unit.
• Document nursing and coordination activities in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Expertise in critical care nursing and ICU clinical protocols.
• Strong assessment, triage, and decision‑making skills.
• Proficient in EMR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to lead by example and foster a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s in Nursing, Healthcare Management, or Administration preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN licensure in the state of practice or compact state required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within time frame required by facility policy.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame required by facility policy.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of critical care nursing experience in an ICU setting required.
• Experience in care coordination, quality improvement, or nursing leadership preferred.