Trauma ER Nurse Coordinator — Lead Care & Teams

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX, is seeking Registered Nurse Coordinators to lead clinical teams and ensure safe, quality treatment. You will mentor staff, coordinate with physicians, and manage patient care activities while being available for weekends or nights and on-call as needed.

The role requires RN licensure, an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, and BLS certification, with strong communication and problem-solving skills to support patient management and staff scheduling.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (RN).
• RN license in the state of employment (or compact license).
• BLS certification.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.
• Experience in patient management, scheduling, and coordinating with physicians.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate clinical activities per patient care plans.
• Admit patients, triage calls, verify documentation, and allocate patients to staff.
• Track patient conditions and adjust care plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families on procedures, options, and symptom management.
• Oversee patient schedules, prioritize, direct staff, and adapt to changing conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Medical software knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX, is seeking Registered Nurse Coordinators to lead clinical teams and ensure safe, quality treatment. You will mentor staff, coordinate with physicians, and manage patient care activities while being available for weekends or nights and on-call as needed.

The role requires RN licensure, an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, and BLS certification, with strong communication and problem-solving skills to support patient management and staff scheduling.