Clinical RN Coordinator MedSurg

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) Plan with a company match

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing support services

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Augusta is seeking a Registered Nurse for the role of Nurse Coordinator. This position involves overseeing patient care processes, collaborating with staff to enhance care quality, and supporting a patient-first philosophy. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a Medical Surgical unit and be comfortable with bedside care. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement, and education support.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in a Medical Surgical unit.
• Must be okay with bedside care.
• Prefer some leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission and discharge processes.
• Participate in ongoing assessment of patient care services.
• Create an environment of teamwork among staff.
• Support a patient-first philosophy.
• Make recommendations for staff training and selection.
• Manage staff scheduling based on patient care needs.
• Assist with managing supplies and equipment.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Leadership experience

Experience in Medical Surgical unit

Bedside care

Job description

As a RN - Nurse Coordinator, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

What you will do in this role:

• Assist with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.
• Participate in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and other managers to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service.
• Support a patient-first philosophy and engage in service recovery when necessary.
• Support the efforts of the facility to improve engagement by operationalizing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding, hourly rounds, and other initiatives.
• Provide recommendations related to interviewing, selecting, and training new staff. Recommend and implement courses of action, including training and development, conflict resolution, personnel policy compliance, completion of performance evaluations, and/or disciplinary actions to ensure a competitively better organization.
• Assist with staff scheduling. Manage all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.
• Support proper inventory control and assist with managing supplies and equipment.

What qualifications you will need:

• Must be a Registered Nurse
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in a Medical Surgical unit
• Must be okay with bedside care
• Prefer some leadership experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.