RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator General Surgical

We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join LewisGale Medical Center which is a part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
LewisGale Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. 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
~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
~ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
~ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
~ 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.


Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at LewisGale Medical Center
The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions 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.
Under the direction of Department Director, assists clinical coaches and assures that orientation for employees is completed and in accordance with policy. 
Possesses strong knowledge base of regulatory standards. Demonstrates teamwork, flexibility and creative problem-solving skills when dealing with others including those culturally diverse, departmental staff, physicians, patients, or families. Act as charge nurse to support staff and take patient assignment as needed. 
Works with nursing staff to ensure all nurse sensitive quality metrics (including Core Measures and HCAHPS) are maintained above the National/ NDNQI benchmark through process improvement, reduction in practice variation, and evidence based practice. 
Works with staff to identify educational and equipment needs, coach and manage performance skills and develop leadership potential. 
Adheres to hospital and unit policies. 
Actively engages in Service Excellence initiatives including ICARE and hourly rounding. 
Demonstrates accountability for essential clinical knowledge to positively affect patient outcomes within the scope of nursing practice while assessing, planning, intervening and evaluating care. 
Demonstrates strong and accurate clinical judgment and competent or expert nursing skills while following established policies including those related to confidentiality (written, verbal, electronic and digital). 
Documents effectively, succinctly, and timely according to organizational policy. 
Delegates only those tasks for which she or he believes the other health team member has the knowledge and skill to perform, taking into consideration training, cultural competence, experience, and facility/agency policies and procedures. 
Right supervision and evaluation
Professionally resolves or seeks assistance for clinical problems and conflict. 
Timely collaborates with the healthcare team to report critical information or change in condition. 
Works on behalf of others representing the concerns of the patient/family/community. May be demonstrated through Multidisciplinary Rounds or hourly rounds. 
Adheres to quality standards such as National Patient Safety standards and infection prevention. 
Collaborates within the Healthcare Environment. 
Demonstrates and promotes hospital and nursing Mission, Vision, Philosophy and Core Values. 
Communicates professionally with other team members and colleagues by following approved methods of communication as applicable (I Care, Scripting, SBAR, Huddles, and Bedside Reporting, Leader Rounding) 
Collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team to coordinate care for an effective and current plan of care. Contributes to the Healthcare Environment with Systems’ Thinking 
Adheres to and promotes the regulations that safeguard the care including but not limited to: Basic Life Support (BLS), National Patient Safety Goals, American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, Standards of Care, Safe Patient Handling, and the Joint Commission Guidelines. 
Attends staff meetings and engaged in hospital affairs such as Shared Governance as demonstrated through attendance, input, innovative ideas, and volunteering to serve on unit based or hospital councils. 
Knowledge and application of the cultural foundations including Professional Practice Model. 
Demonstrates quality systems thinking through gaining and maintaining knowledge of the quality indicators including the nursing sensitive indicators. 
A professional role model within the community when representing the organization. 

Registered Nurse License issued by the Department of Health Professions, Commonwealth of Virginia. 
Registered Nurse with “multi-state privilege" granted to them by virtue of holding a license in one of the states participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact Agreement and who has not established permanent residency in Virginia. 
Member of a national professional nursing organization 
LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.
At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator General Surgical opening. We review all applications. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.