The RN – Team Coordinator is responsible for overseeing patient care and guiding nursing staff during a shift, ensuring compassionate, patient-centered services.
Practices autonomously within professional standards, regulatory rules, and organizational policies.
Develops collaborative practice, applies evidence-based nursing processes, and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
Serves as a role model, mentor, and resource for peers, promoting clinical and ethical standards.
Facilitates communication, manages conflicts, and supports staff development through education and shared governance participation.
Assists with patient assignments, supervision, and evaluation, and aids in staff recruitment and performance assessments.
Maintains ongoing education, supports clinical processes, and ensures compliance with policies.
Requires a valid RN license, relevant clinical experience, and preferred certifications, with shift coverage from 7p-7a.
Located at a medical center in Kingsport, TN, the role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes and staff development.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Kingsport
Known as the Model City, Kingsport offers healthcare professionals a relaxed Appalachian lifestyle centered around regional clinical anchors like Holston Valley Medical Center and Indian Path Medical Center. The practical rhythm of life here is defined by low-stress commutes along Highway 11-W and Interstate 26, painless hospital parking, and distinct neighborhood choices ranging from walkable downtown loft conversions to peaceful residential streets in Colonial Heights, Fairacres, and Preston Forest. Outdoor recreation serves as a major post-shift perk, with trail systems and water activities readily available at Bays Mountain Park and Warriors' Path State Park. The primary tradeoff lies in the entertainment scene: while downtown boasts comfortable gathering spots like The Proper Pig and Black Horse Pub & Brewery alongside traditions like Fun Fest, the late-night and indie dining options are modest. Healthcare workers looking for bustling nightlife will frequently drive twenty to twenty-five minutes to Johnson City or Bristol. For nurses seeking an unhurried, community-oriented base with exceptional natural access, Kingsport delivers a balanced and welcoming setting.
