Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, ED - Emergency Department
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
Days

Shift: Days (Rotating Weekends)

Description

Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Alamo Heights Free Standing ER our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a Registered Nurse to be a Clinical Nurse Coordinator (Charge Nurse) in our Emergency Room to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

Metropolitan Methodist Emergency Center, 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Metropolitan Methodist Emergency Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Clinical Nurse Coordinator Emergency Room RN opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and charge nurse duties 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.​​​

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver high quality, patient-centered care.
• ​Exercises judgement and provides direction regarding patient care assignments using established policies/procedures.
• ​Operationalizes evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality outcomes.
• ​Supports the achievement of internal/external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations.
• ​Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• ​Ensures equipment maintenance is performed regularly and according to regulatory and/or accreditation standards.
• ​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.
• ​Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients’ needs and situation.
• ​Triages the patient utilizing age, developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive practices to prioritize and optimize patient flow, expediting those who require immediate care.
• ​Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis or issues, identifies expected outcomes, plans care, implements and evaluates progress toward the attainment of the expected outcomes.
• ​Communicates effectively and collaborates with patients, families and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• ​Demonstrates competency in EMTALA regulations.
• ​Practices ethically and in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

• ​Reflects core values when interacting with co-workers, patients, family members, and others in the community to foster an environment where employees are engaged and where patient care is unparalleled.
• ​Ensures compliance with evidence-based practices that enhance patient experience and customer service.
• ​Collaborates with subject matter experts and other leaders to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service.
• ​Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.
• ​Leads in a way that inspires commitment to the vision/mission/values of the organization.
• ​Supports the efforts of the facility to improve engagement by operationalizing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding, hourly rounds, and other initiatives.
• ​Functions as a resource person for staff members. Provides coaching, feedback, and training to improve performance and engagement.
• ​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 superior organization.
• ​Resolves and/or channels employee grievances, disputes, or concerns according to appropriate procedures. Escalates issues as needed.
• ​Supports physician partnerships.
• ​Represents the organization positively within the community; participates in company-supported community/patient events and in-services.
• ​Serves as the charge nurse for the unit, scheduling staff and managing 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.
• ​Performs other duties as assigned.
• ​Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”

What Qualifications you will need:

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma ​​Required​
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing ​​Preferred​
• 1+ years applicable experience ​​Required​ 

Metropolitan Methodist Emergency Center is a freestanding emergency center. We are open 24/7 for patients with medical emergencies. Located in Alamo Heights, we serve this and surrounding communities. When you visit us, you can expect convenient parking. We offer on-site emergency treatment and imaging services. Our services meet the needs of adults and children. Patients are treated by Board Certified Emergency physicians. All staff are Emergency trained with extensive treatment experience. We devote resources to patients and employees alike. We offer quick access to our local hospital. Receive comfortable and convenient care from highly qualified staff. Join our team today!

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Clinical Nurse Coordinator Emergency Room RN opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

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.