CLINICAL COORDINATOR- MED SURG

Join Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital that has recently earned the prestigious Leapfrog “A” Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from parent-company ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. Palestine Regional provides a range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Palestine Regional is an integral part of the local community, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a real impact close to home.

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates staff scheduling, assignments, and performance evaluations.
• Provides direct nursing care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Oversees staff orientation, education, and development activities.
• Identifies and resolves clinical service delivery issues.
• Performs or supports quality assurance studies and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assists in managing departmental compliance with accreditation, legal, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Acts as clinical resource for staff regarding patient care standards, workflows, and policies.
• Serves as liaison with physicians and collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Leads resolution of complex patient or staff issues and escalates concerns appropriately.
• Communicates shift changes, patient care updates, and staffing needs to nursing supervisors and department leaders.
• Ensures optimal patient assignments based on acuity and continuity of care.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• 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, lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies and participate in physical interventions when required
• Hospital clinical settings (ICU, ED, PCU, Med/Surg, Dialysis)
• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, chemicals, and infectious diseases
• May involve exposure to loud noise, radiation, or medical equipment

Education

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

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN License in 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 to 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)