Description
Join St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women's care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.
Job Summary
The RN Coordinator/Specialist - ICU is responsible for coordinating patient care delivery and supporting clinical and operational functions within the Intensive Care Unit. The role works closely with the interdisciplinary team to provide high-acuity, evidence-based care while ensuring quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and effective resource utilization. The RN Coordinator/Specialist serves as a clinical resource, mentor, and leader to ICU staff, promoting excellence in critical care nursing.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate daily ICU operations, including patient care planning, rounding, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Serve as a clinical resource for ICU nurses regarding protocols, procedures, and complex patient conditions.
- Assist in developing and evaluating individualized care plans in collaboration with providers and clinical teams.
- Monitor quality of care, patient safety practices, and documentation standards.
- Facilitate communication between ICU staff, providers, patients, and families.
- Support new staff onboarding and continuing education initiatives for the ICU team.
- Participate in quality improvement projects and assist in implementing evidence-based practice changes.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including Joint Commission, CMS, and internal policies.
- Monitor equipment use and assist in maintaining supplies and readiness of the unit.
- Document nursing and coordination activities in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Expertise in critical care nursing and ICU clinical protocols.
- Strong assessment, triage, and decision-making skills.
- Proficient in EMR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to lead by example and foster a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master's in Nursing, Healthcare Management, or Administration preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
- Current RN licensure in the state of practice or compact state required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within time frame required by facility policy.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame required by facility policy.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of critical care nursing experience in an ICU setting required.
- Experience in care coordination, quality improvement, or nursing leadership preferred.