Freestanding ER Clinical Nurse Coordinator

• Parkridge East Hospital

Job Summary

Location

Chattanooga ,TN 37412

Job Type

Contract

Visa

Any Valid Visa

Salary

PayRate

Qualification

BCA

Experience

2Years - 10Years

Posted

10 Mar 2025

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Job Description

Freestanding ER Clinical Nurse Coordinator at Parkridge East Hospital summary:

The Freestanding ER Clinical Nurse Coordinator oversees the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in the emergency department. This role involves coordinating nursing functions, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with established policies while enhancing patient experiences. The position requires prior acute nursing experience and active RN licensure, focusing on improving departmental performance through teamwork and effective management.

Description

Sign-On Bonus available for qualified candidates! 

Do you have the career opportunities as an ER  Nurse Coordinator RN you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge East Hospital which is a part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. 

Benefits 

Parkridge East Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: 

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. 

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. 

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) 

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock 

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. 

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more 

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts 

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships 

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) 

• Colleague recognition program 

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) 

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. 

Learn more about Employee Benefits 

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. 

Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at Parkridge East Hospital! 

Job Summary and Qualifications 

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance. 

What you will do in this role: 

• Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care. 

• Participates in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team. 

• Collaborates with subject matter experts and other managers to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service. 

• Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary. 

• Supports the efforts of the facility to improve engagement by operationalizing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding, hourly rounds, and other initiatives.  

• Provides recommendations related to interviewing, selecting, and training new staff. Recommends and implements courses of action, including training and development, conflict resolution, personnel policy compliance, completion of performance evaluations, and/or disciplinary actions to ensure a competitively better organization. 

• Assists with staff scheduling. Manages all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines. 

• Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment. 

What qualifications you will need: 

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date 

• Registered Nurse must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date 

• Associate Degree 

• 1 Year of Acute RN Experience Required 

Parkridge East Hospital is a 120+ bed facility in East Ridge. We provide a full range of medical and surgical services. These services include orthopedics and robotic surgery. We have a 24/7 Emergency Department. This ED is recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers as an Accredited Chest Pain Center. The facility also offers obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures. We also hold a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Specialized providers in the NICU include neonatologists, neonatal nurses and respiratory therapists. These staff are on site at all times. Visit us for excellent general and OB care! 

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. 
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder 

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our ER Nurse Coordinator RN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team.?We are interviewing. Apply today! 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.