Clinical Coordinator (RN) - Emergency Department at Harris Regional Hospital

Clinical Coordinator (RN), Emergency Department
Job Type: FT | Nights

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Night Shift, $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Day Shift with a 1-year commitment.

Your experience matters

At Harris Regional Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Connect with our RN recruiting specialist
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Adelaide by texting/calling 252-481-7515 or via email at Adelaide.Bethea@lpnt.net

How you’ll contribute

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

·         $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Night Shift, $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Day Shift with a 1-year commitment

·         Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts  

·         Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees 

·         Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 

·         Tuition reimbursement and 401(k) matching  

·         Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 

·         Professional development and growth opportunities

Department/Unit Summary

Join our team in our 14-bed Emergency Department with a 4:1 ratio. Our diverse staff includes RNs, CNAs, Paramedics, Secretaries, and Providers, creating a collaborative environment to deliver exceptional care. Known for our wide variety of patient experiences, including Abdominal pain, and shortness of breath, we also take pride in our chest pain accreditation. With an average daily volume between 50-70 patients, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality emergency medical care while working alongside a dedicated team in a fast-paced setting.

About our Health System
Harris Regional Hospital is an  86-bed hospital located in Sylva, NC, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for directing and assessing patient care provided to all patients on the unit striving for quality and consistency by utilization of the nursing process in accordance with the policies and procedures of Harris Regional Hospital.  

This position will assist with admissions, discharges, and patient care to maintain patient flow by directing staff, identifying necessary resources or providing direct assistance as appropriate. The Clinical Coordinator will support staff retention and an excellent work environment by recognizing achievements publicly and privately, mentoring learners and privately addressing work performance issues to enable staff development and performance to ensure excellent quality care.

The Clinical Coordinator provides both verbal and written feedback to the Department Director regarding job performance, interventions and unit activities and facilitates communication to the staff.  The Clinical Coordinator bridges nursing management and administration with the staff to provide structure and support when management is not present in the facility.  The Clinical Coordinator serves as liaison among nursing units to facilitate quality patient care, ensure continuity of process and policy implementation, education of staff and management of clinical and departmental unexpected situations.  Assists with orienting new employees and students as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must have current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of North Carolina or from a compact state.
2. Current American Heart Association  (AHA) BLS maintained.
3. Current AHA ACLS certification within 1 year of hire and maintain thereafter.
4. Current AHA PALS certification within 1 year of hire and maintain thereafter.(Required in ICU, PACU, Mother/Baby, Ambulatory Surgery, and E D)
5. Current AHA NRP certification with 1 year of hire and maintain thereafter. (Required in L&D and Mother/Baby)    

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

The Clinical Coordinator will demonstrate professionalism by teaching and modeling expert clinical skills, effective team work, creative and courageous problem solving by using critical thinking and effective communication skills.  

The Clinical Coordinator participates in tracers and other quality assessment activities as needed maintaining a working knowledge of The Joint Commission standards and CMS regulations in order to support staff education and compliance.

Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse and appropriate application of the nursing process. Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure. Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families. Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status. Ability to use computer and learn new software programs. Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to lift and move at least 50 pounds.
2. Ability to see colors, see at least 1 mm squares.
3. Ability to hear and distinguish heart, lung, and bowel sounds.
4. Ability to reach overhead.
5. Ability to remain calm, continue to function effectively and develop priorities during stressful situations.
6. Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, leadership and others. Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment and follow-up. 
7. Ability to use fine motor skills.
8. Ability to move and operate equipment and carry supplies.
9. Ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
10. Ability to remain focused and organized. 

EEOC Statement
“Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”