Clinical Nurse Coordinator Ortho Trauma

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator Ortho Trauma at Mission Health in Asheville, NC is a frontline leadership and clinical role within our Orthopedic and Trauma service line, providing direct patient care while coordinating unit operations to ensure safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered services. As a Registered Nurse in this position, you will collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, case managers, and support staff to deliver comprehensive care to patients with acute and post‑operative orthopedic and trauma conditions. Drawing on your clinical expertise, you will oversee and participate in assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions for a diverse adult patient population, ensuring adherence to evidence‑based practice, hospital policies, and regulatory standards.

In this role, you will function as a clinical resource and role model for bedside nurses and support staff, assisting with patient flow, admissions, discharges, and transfers while prioritizing patient safety and quality outcomes. You will help coordinate staffing assignments, support charge nurse responsibilities, and escalate concerns to leadership as needed. The Clinical Nurse Coordinator will support precepting and onboarding of new team members, contribute to ongoing staff education related to orthopedic and trauma care, and promote a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous professional growth consistent with Mission Health’s values.

You will participate in interdisciplinary rounds, collaborate on discharge planning and patient education, and advocate for patients and families to ensure they understand treatment plans, post‑operative care, pain management strategies, mobility goals, and follow‑up requirements. The position involves frequent coordination with surgical services, emergency services, rehabilitation, and ancillary departments to facilitate smooth transitions of care and timely interventions. Attention to clinical documentation, medication administration accuracy, infection prevention, fall prevention, and pressure injury prevention is essential.

Mission Health offers a patient‑centered environment that values compassionate care, open communication, and shared decision‑making. As Clinical Nurse Coordinator Ortho Trauma, you will have opportunities to participate in quality improvement initiatives, unit‑based councils, and evidence‑based practice projects focused on improving outcomes for orthopedic and trauma patients. You will help track and respond to unit metrics such as length of stay, readmissions, patient experience scores, and core quality measures, and you may assist with incident reviews and implementation of corrective actions.

This position is well‑suited for an experienced orthopedic, trauma, or surgical RN who is ready to take on expanded responsibility while maintaining a strong clinical presence at the bedside. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent clinical judgment, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and delegate effectively in a fast‑paced, acute care environment. A commitment to lifelong learning, mentoring others, and upholding Mission Health’s standards of safety, respect, and integrity is essential. Mission Health supports your professional development through access to continuing education, leadership development opportunities, and pathways for career advancement within our comprehensive healthcare system.

As part of Mission Health’s collaborative culture, you will work closely with colleagues who share a dedication to improving the health and wellness of the Asheville community. You will contribute to a supportive work environment where team members are encouraged to bring forward ideas, participate in problem‑solving, and celebrate shared successes in patient care. This Clinical Nurse Coordinator Ortho Trauma role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients recovering from orthopedic injuries and trauma while advancing your nursing career within a respected regional healthcare leader.