RN-Coordinator

About the role

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, received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was rated a 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care across ICU, Medical, and Surgical Units to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Provide clinical guidance to nursing staff, serving as a resource for clinical procedures, protocols, and hospital policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, monitoring patient outcomes and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct daily patient rounding to assess patient needs, monitor care quality, and provide support to nursing staff.
• Facilitate communication between medical staff, patients, families, and ancillary departments to ensure effective care coordination.
• Assist in discharge planning, ensuring patients receive appropriate follow-up care instructions and resources.
• Develop and implement educational programs to enhance clinical competencies and promote adherence to best practices.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory guidelines, including Joint Commission, EMTALA, and hospital-specific protocols.
• Document patient care activities accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR) and other clinical systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Director or Chief Nursing Officer.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s in Nursing, Healthcare Management, or Administration preferred.
• Current RN licensure in the state of practice or compact state required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within timeframe specified in facility policy.
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care inpatient nursing experience required.
• Experience in patient care coordination, quality improvement, and leadership preferred.

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory standards and quality improvement processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.