Clinical Coordinator, Emergency Department - Days

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

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.

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)