RN Clinical Coordinator, Neuro/Med-Surg - Nights

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 - Medical/Surgical is responsible for coordinating and supporting patient care across the Medical and Surgical Units. This role collaborates with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals to ensure efficient, high-quality care delivery and optimal patient outcomes. The RN Coordinator/Specialist assists with care transitions, monitors care standards, and supports quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance in an acute care environment.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate daily care activities across Medical and Surgical Units to support safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Serve as a clinical resource to nursing staff and support adherence to protocols and policies.
• Participate in patient rounding, discharge planning, and patient/family education.
• Monitor quality indicators, regulatory compliance, and participate in performance improvement projects.
• Facilitate communication among providers, staff, patients, and families to promote continuity of care.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Support onboarding and ongoing clinical development of unit staff.
• Assist with coordination of supplies, equipment readiness, and unit operations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong clinical decision-making and patient assessment skills.
• Knowledge of Medical/Surgical care standards, workflows, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in EMR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a dynamic care environment

Qualifications

Education

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited school of nursing (Required) And
• Bachelor's Degree in nursing (Preferred) And
• Master's Degree in nursing, healthcare management or administration (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice Upon Hire (Required) And
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Upon Hire

Experience

• 2+ years acute care inpatient nursing experience (Required) And
• Prior Experience in care coordination, quality improvement, or clinical leadership (Preferred)