Clinical Nurse Coordinator FSED Cypress Creek

HCA Healthcare · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

HCA Houston ER 24/7 seeks a Clinical Nurse Coordinator to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and lead nursing operations during designated shifts. You'll direct, monitor, and evaluate nursing care while supporting staff and advancing departmental performance.

What You'll Do
  • Assist with admission and discharge processes ensuring efficient throughput and quality care
  • Assess quality of patient care services in collaboration with management team
  • Create teamwork environment with subject matter experts to support improved outcomes
  • Manage staff scheduling and labor allocation based on patient care needs
  • Support inventory control and manage supplies and equipment
Requirements
  • Active registered professional nurse license in state of practice or compact license
  • Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • 1 year of healthcare experience required
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and behavioral health coverage
  • 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service
  • Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, and certification support
  • Paid time off, paid family leave, and short and long-term disability coverage

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Management roles in senior living carry a unique blend of healthcare oversight and business operations that most job listings barely touch on. Executive Directors and Administrators are typically responsible for state regulatory compliance, staff retention, census management, and family satisfaction โ€” all at the same time. In Texas, Assisted Living Facility administrators must meet HHSC licensing requirements, which often include specific training hours and ongoing continuing education.

What surprises many new administrators is the direct involvement with families during crises โ€” end-of-life transitions, care disputes, and emergency situations all land on your desk. Staff turnover in senior living runs high nationally, so a significant part of the role is recruiting, training, and retaining quality caregivers. Facilities in the Houston market compete heavily for qualified staff, making retention strategy a critical skill for anyone in these positions.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

A typical day starts with a census and staffing review โ€” confirming occupancy, checking for any overnight incidents, and ensuring the day's shifts are fully covered. Morning stand-ups with department heads (nursing, dietary, activities, maintenance) set priorities for the day. You will spend time on the floor interacting with residents and families, which doubles as quality checks and relationship building.

Afternoons often shift to administrative work โ€” reviewing financial reports, handling vendor relationships, preparing for state surveys, and managing marketing efforts to maintain occupancy. Community outreach, hospital discharge planner relationships, and local referral networks are ongoing responsibilities. Most directors describe the role as never having two identical days โ€” the blend of clinical, operational, and interpersonal challenges keeps the work unpredictable but engaging.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical/Health Services Manager positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $59.81/hr ($124,405/yr). The typical range is $45.69 – $78.44/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $73,403/yr
Houston Median $124,405/yr
Experienced (90th) $206,565/yr
vs. National Median +0.4%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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