The Clinical Nurse Coordinator Med-Surg at Mission Health in the Healthcare & Medical Services department is a key leadership and clinical role responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care on a busy medical-surgical unit. Working within a comprehensive healthcare system in Asheville, NC, this Registered Nurse serves as a clinical resource and role model for bedside nurses and support staff, ensuring that standards of care, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements are consistently met. The coordinator collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, case managers, and ancillary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care that support optimal patient outcomes and smooth transitions of care.
Mission Health fosters a collaborative environment emphasizing teamwork, respect, and professional growth, and the Clinical Nurse Coordinator plays a central role in reinforcing this culture at the unit level. The nurse in this position assists with patient flow and bed placement, prioritizing admissions, discharges, and transfers to maintain safe staffing and appropriate patient acuity mix. Responsibilities include overseeing daily staffing assignments, supporting staff with complex clinical situations, and intervening promptly to address changes in patient condition. The coordinator actively participates in interdisciplinary rounds, communicates effectively with patients and families, and advocates for patient needs while promoting a compassionate, healing environment.
This role combines direct patient care with leadership and coordination activities. The Clinical Nurse Coordinator Med-Surg performs comprehensive assessments, administers medications and treatments, interprets diagnostic data, documents accurately in the electronic health record, and ensures adherence to infection prevention and patient safety standards, including fall reduction, pressure injury prevention, and medication reconciliation. The coordinator mentors and precepts new nurses, supports ongoing competency development, and encourages evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement. By tracking key quality indicators and participating in performance improvement projects, this nurse helps drive best practices and elevate clinical outcomes across the unit.
The position also involves clear, timely communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team regarding care plans, education, and discharge instructions, helping patients understand their diagnoses, medications, and follow-up needs. The Clinical Nurse Coordinator responds to patient and family concerns, escalates issues appropriately, and supports service excellence initiatives aligned with Mission Health’s commitment to compassionate care. Strong critical thinking, organization, and prioritization skills are essential, as is the ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced medical-surgical Registered Nurse who is ready to take on greater responsibility in a leadership-oriented clinical role while still maintaining direct patient interaction. Mission Health offers a supportive environment that values professional growth, with opportunities for advancement, specialty certification, and participation in shared governance and clinical councils. The Clinical Nurse Coordinator Med-Surg contributes directly to Mission Health’s overarching mission to improve the health and wellness of the community it serves through advanced medical services and compassionate, patient-centered care.
