RN Clinical Coordinator, Neuro/Med-Surg - Nights
Columbus, Georgia
Posted Aug 19 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Nights
- Unit
- Med-Surg
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
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About this role
Facility St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
Req ID 557973 Post Date 08/19/2026
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.
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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)
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Requirements
- 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)
- 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
- 2+ years acute care inpatient nursing experience (Required) And
- Prior Experience in care coordination, quality improvement, or clinical leadership (Preferred)
Place
- City
- Columbus, Georgia
- Median rent
- $1,106/mo
- Local household income
- $58,073/yr
- Metro price level
- 11% below the national average
- Address
- 2122 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA 31904, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Columbus area index 89.3, where 100 is the national average.
Columbus sits along the Chattahoochee River on Georgia's western edge near Fort Moore, offering a mix of Southern charm and military-town energy. Nurses enjoy a relaxed pace, affordable living, and easy access to outdoor recreation on the Columbus RiverWalk. A solid option for RNs seeking a midsize city with a tight-knit community feel.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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