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Registered Nurse Coordinator - Nursing Administration
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$69,683 / year median in Louisiana
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Registered Nurse Coordinator - Nursing Administration Christus Health United States, Louisiana, Lake Charles 524 Doctor Michael Debakey Drive (Show on map) Sep 02, 2026
Description Summary:
Registered Nurse Coordinators are tasked with providing safe and quality treatment to all patients, as well as assisting medical management teams to ensure the safe, effective, and productive treatment of patients at all times. These coordinators serve as team leaders and are responsible for mentoring employees and teaching relevant skills on an as-needed basis, and they also serve as lead managers when no other higher manager is present. Communication skills are important in this position to work well with employees, patients, and families of patients, and they must be willing to work weekends or nights and be on-call on occasion. Nurse coordinators should have general knowledge of medical software applications and business-oriented office software applications, and they must be able to work independently and troubleshoot problems in effective ways consistent with the standards of the American Health Association. They should also be able to multitask and work well under pressure, and prior experience in patient management, employee-scheduling, and coordinating with doctors for treatment of patients is essential for nurse coordinators. Candidates for this position must keep all certifications up-to-date and in compliance with all laws pertaining to medicine.
Responsibilities:
Perform and/or coordinate clinical activities in accordance with patient care plans.
Admit patients, performing office and phone triage, verifying documentation accuracy, and delegating patients to staff.
Track and assess patient conditions and assist in the development and adjustment of care plans.
Educate patients and families on procedures, treatment options, and symptom management.
Provide oversight of patient schedules, evaluating priorities, directing staff, and making adjustments when conditions change.
Requirements:
Associate's Degree in Nursing RN License in the state of employment or compact
BLS Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8
Hours Work Type:
Full Time