Mission Health, based in Asheville, NC, is seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator Pulmonary to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will serve as a clinical leader and care coordinator for patients with pulmonary conditions, including COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and other complex respiratory disorders. Working in collaboration with pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, nursing staff, and an interdisciplinary care team, you will help ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care from admission through discharge and follow-up.
The Clinical Nurse Coordinator Pulmonary will oversee and coordinate the day-to-day clinical operations of the pulmonary care area, facilitating patient flow, triage, and transitions of care while promoting evidence-based nursing practice. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, provide direct nursing care as needed, and serve as a clinical resource and mentor to bedside nurses. You will participate in patient education on disease management, medications, oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, and lifestyle modifications, helping patients and families understand and engage in their care.
This position plays a key role in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, including monitoring clinical outcomes, supporting adherence to clinical pathways and protocols, and assisting with performance improvement projects related to pulmonary care. The Clinical Nurse Coordinator Pulmonary will collaborate closely with providers to optimize care coordination, reduce readmissions, and enhance the overall patient experience. You will communicate regularly with patients, families, and the care team to coordinate appointments, diagnostic testing, respiratory therapy, and follow-up care, including transitions between inpatient, outpatient, and home settings.
Mission Health fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes teamwork, respect, and professional growth. As a Clinical Nurse Coordinator Pulmonary, you will help support and role-model this culture by promoting effective communication, positive working relationships, and shared decision-making. You will assist with staff orientation and ongoing education related to pulmonary nursing, advocate for the use of current best practices, and participate in policy and procedure development as it relates to pulmonary patient care.
The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse with strong clinical experience in pulmonary, respiratory, step-down, ICU, or medical-surgical settings and demonstrated skill in care coordination and patient education. You should be comfortable prioritizing and organizing multiple patient needs, using clinical judgment to escalate concerns appropriately, and leveraging electronic medical records and clinical systems to support safe care. Attention to detail, compassion, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment are essential.
This opportunity offers the chance to advance your nursing career in a patient-centered environment with meaningful opportunities for leadership, professional development, and advancement at Mission Health. If you are passionate about pulmonary care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and improving outcomes for patients with complex respiratory conditions, we invite you to consider joining our team as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator Pulmonary.
