Clinical Coordinator; RN

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Schedule:

Full-time, Days

The Clinical Coordinator for the Medical‑Surgical unit acts as a key clinical and administrative leader, overseeing daily operations, facilitating patient flow, and supporting nursing staff to ensure high‑quality, safe, and efficient patient care.

• Provide shift‑by‑shift operational oversight, including admissions, transfers, and discharges, to ensure smooth patient flow and effective team coordination.
• Monitor and evaluate nursing care delivery in line with hospital policies and clinical standards; serve as the unit's clinical resource.
• Assist with staff scheduling, mentorship, onboarding, performance evaluation, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate across departments to enhance continuity of care.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives by monitoring patient care metrics, engaging staff in audits, and implementing evidence‑based best practices.
• Participate in unit‑level and hospital‑wide meetings and committees; read and disseminate relevant policies, protocols, and safety guidelines.
• Facilitate staff and patient/family communication, including service recovery when applicable.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, such as HIPAA and the Nurse Practice Act.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred;
  Master's or post‑grad certification a plus.
• Minimum of 2‑3 years of clinical nursing experience, ideally within Medical‑Surgical or ICU settings.
• Proven leadership capabilities, including staff scheduling, mentorship, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, clinical standards, and relevant regulations (HIPAA, Nurse Practice Act, CMS, and TJC).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills; adept at multitasking in a fast‑paced environment.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (per unit requirements).
• Proficiency with EHR systems and basic financial or budget monitoring skills.

• On‑call duties or flexibility during staff shortages may be required.
• Position requires a balance of hands‑on clinical practice and administrative coordination.

• Clinical expertise and ability to guide and support nursing staff.
• Team‑centered leadership, fostering a positive, service‑oriented unit environment.
• Strong communication across the unit, hospital staff, and families.
• Quality and performance improvement mindset, with experience using metrics to drive change.
• Regulatory compliance awareness and commitment to safe, ethical care.

• Patient throughput: admission/discharge wait times.
• Clinical outcomes: falls, CAUTI, CLABSI, readmissions, patient satisfaction.
• Regulatory compliance: audit scores and documentation accuracy.

• Shift differential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible‑spending and health‑savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off
• 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

National Park Medical Center is a 168 bed hospital located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, 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.

National Park Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. National Park Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.