CLINICAL COORDINATOR- MED SURG

About the Role

Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, is a 150‑bed hospital recognized with the Leapfrog “A” Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services and is an integral part of the local community, offering the chance to grow a career while making a real impact close to home.

The Clinical Coordinator – RN supports the Unit Director by managing daily clinical operations, providing direct patient care, and supervising staff within the assigned unit. This role ensures safe, high‑quality care through effective communication, resource coordination, staff development, and policy compliance. The Clinical Coordinator may function as charge nurse and serves as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff scheduling, assignments, and performance evaluations.
• Provide direct nursing care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Oversee staff orientation, education, and development activities.
• Identify and resolve clinical service delivery issues.
• Perform or support quality assurance studies and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist in managing departmental compliance with accreditation, legal, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Act as clinical resource for staff regarding patient care standards, workflows, and policies.
• Serve as liaison with physicians and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Lead resolution of complex patient or staff issues and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Communicate shift changes, patient care updates, and staffing needs to nursing supervisors and department leaders.
• Ensure optimal patient assignments based on acuity and continuity of care.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Proficiency in patient assessment and clinical decision‑making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of hospital policies, regulatory standards, and quality metrics.
• Ability to perform effectively in high‑stress or fast‑paced environments.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and conflict‑resolution abilities.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies and participate in physical interventions when required.
• Experience in hospital clinical settings (ICU, ED, PCU, Med/Surg, Dialysis).
• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, chemicals, and infectious diseases; possible exposure to loud noise, radiation, or medical equipment.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing – BSN (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN license in the applicable state or compact license (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required upon hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Required within 6 months of hire
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) – Required within 6–12 months of hire (depending on unit)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Required within 6 months (ED only)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – Required within 12 months (ED only)
• Certified Medical‑Surgical Nurse or CCRN/CEN – Preferred or required within 1 year, depending on unit

Experience

• 2–4 years of clinical nursing experience (Preferred)
• Prior leadership or charge nurse experience (Preferred)