RN Clinical Coordinator PACU Lead (Sign-On $20k)

St Francis Hospital; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health’s St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs seeks an RN Clinical Coordinator for the PACU to lead a high-acuity surgical unit. You will oversee daily patient flow, coordinate staff assignments, and provide advanced stabilization and airway management in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to ethical patient care with collaboration across the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or by endorsement.
• One year of clinical RN experience.
• RN license to practice in state of employment (Colorado).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Nursing Specialty Certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain ACLS and PALS within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical and department activities for the unit.
• Act as a key clinical resource and role model.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and ensure high-quality care.
• Liaise between physicians and the patient care team.
• Lead shift operations and assign duties to staff.
• Assess admissions and ensure appropriate staff skill mix.

Skills

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Clinical leadership

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Nursing Specialty Certification

Tools

Colorado RN license

Job description

CommonSpirit Health’s St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs seeks an RN Clinical Coordinator for the PACU to lead a high-acuity surgical unit. You will oversee daily patient flow, coordinate staff assignments, and provide advanced stabilization and airway management in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to ethical patient care with collaboration across the interdisciplinary team.