RN Clinical Coordinator - New Northeast Emergency Dept.(Night Shift)

Lexington Medical Center•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Clinical Coordinator provides operational oversight during the shift, delegates care to staff, and facilitates timely patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. The role provides leadership, support, and guidance to staff while promoting and restoring patients’ health through the nursing process and collaboration with the healthcare team. The coordinator uses critical thinking to assess, intervene, and evaluate patient responses to actual and potential health problems, including health teaching and supportive, restorative, or end-of-life care. Duties are performed in accordance with Lexington Medical Center’s mission, vision, strategic imperatives, professional standards, and the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. The coordinator supports safe, high-quality patient care, staff development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous improvement. This position is for the new Lexington Health Northeast Emergency Department, planned to open in spring 2027, and is a full-time night-shift role scheduled 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
At least 2 years of experience in the specialty area within the past 5 years.
National nursing certification in the specialty at hire or promotion, or obtain it within 6 months of hire or promotion.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in South Carolina.
Earn a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education annually within the specialty.
For an ADN or diploma nursing degree substitution: currently enrolled in an RN-to-BSN or RN-to-MS nursing program, with the degree expected to be completed within 12 months of hire or promotion into the Clinical Coordinator role.

Responsibilities

Provide operational oversight during the shift, delegate care, and facilitate timely patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Provide leadership, support, and guidance to staff and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
Establish positive rapport with patients and families, promote patient independence through education, and serve as a patient and family advocate.
Document patient care accurately and promptly, communicate changes and ongoing needs, and maintain confidentiality.
Use critical thinking and clinical judgment to assess patients, respond to dynamic situations, and evaluate outcomes.
Ensure quality and safe care by following therapeutic standards, hospital policies, nursing standards, and applicable regulations.
Resolve patient needs using multidisciplinary team strategies and participate in patient care and discharge planning conferences.
Participate in and lead evidence-based process and performance improvement initiatives.
Maintain a safe, clean environment and follow infection-control, medication-handling, and controlled-substance procedures.
Hold team members accountable to standards of care and serve as a teacher, coach, mentor, resource, and role model.
Contribute to the development and revision of unit standards and support shared governance through committee participation.
Foster interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, including collaboration with instructors from affiliating agencies.
Provide the Nurse Manager with feedback and insight regarding unit operations and employee performance.
Coordinate patient throughput and smooth transitions of care; negotiate for nursing resources and ensure assignments reflect patient acuity and nurse skill level.
Ensure equipment is maintained and appropriately used; troubleshoot malfunctions, arrange repairs, and maintain equipment inventories.
Respond promptly to communication devices and assist with environmental checks as required.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge, required certifications, and at least 20 hours of annual continuing education within the specialty.
Manage hazardous waste and hazardous waste pharmaceuticals according to requirements, and complete initial and annual RCRA training.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$25,000 sign-on bonus.
Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits beginning day one.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility to enroll in a 403(b) match plan beginning day one; employer matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
Option to elect supplemental life insurance coverage up to three times salary at low-cost premiums.
Adoption assistance.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness.