Clinical Coordinator, (RN)

Schedule: Full-time Days

At National Park Medical Center we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team youre 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.

Position Overview

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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 units clinical resource.
• Assist with staff scheduling mentorship onboarding performance evaluation and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate across departments (e.g. case management pharmacy other hospital units) 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.
• Facilitates 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred Masters or post-grad certification a plus.
• Minimum of 23 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.

Working Conditions

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

Core Competencies & Skills

• 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.

Performance Metrics

Common unit metrics to monitor and improve include:

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

Benefits & Development

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers*:

• 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

About our Health System

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 milestoneyour experience matters.

EEOC Statement

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.