Registered Nurse Coordinator

Position Summary

This position coordinates, plans, and directs the daily functioning and staffing needs of the unit or department under the guidance and direction of the director. Provides leadership, positive role modeling and critical thinking skills to facilitate staff development. Serves as a liaison between all disciplines by effectively communicating, educating and problem solving. Proactively supports the quality and continuity of services throughout the healthcare systems.

Core Functions

• Determines and directs staffing needs of unit/department on a shift-to-shift basis.
• Facilitates staff to patient ratios in a fiscally responsible manner under the direction of the director.
• Congresses with supervisor on any unusual situations.
• Assists with unit education and enforces unit/department policy/procedures and standards of care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice.
• BLS certification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Professional certification preferred.
• Previous experience in a leadership role preferred.

Additional Related Education And/or Experience Preferred

• Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired.
• Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area.