Emergency Department - Clinical Coordinator at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital – Ridgecrest, California

Emergency Department - Clinical Coordinator

Job Summary

• Occupation: Clinical Coordinator

• Specialty: Emergency Department

• Salary: $64.34–$99.73

• Working Hours: 36 hours/week

• Shifts: Varies

• On-Call: No

• Degree Required: Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s or Master’s preferred)

• Position Type: Full Time

• Work Environment: Hospital

• Location: 93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States

• Visa Sponsorship: No

Job Description

We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced Clinical Coordinator to support leadership and clinical excellence within our Emergency Department. This role works closely with the Manager/Director to ensure high-quality patient care, strong clinical outcomes, and smooth day-to-day unit operations.

In this role, you’ll help guide scheduling, participate in interviews and staff competency validation, support patient safety initiatives, and contribute to quality, risk, and regulatory projects. You’ll attend organizational meetings and serve as a key resource for the team. At times, you may step into direct patient care—functioning as a charge nurse or taking a patient assignment when needed. Your leadership, sound clinical judgment, and commitment to professional development will help shape a strong and supportive care environment.

Patient Care & Treatment

Offer holistic and patient-centered nursing care, focusing on the unique needs of individuals and their families with a positive and respectful approach that aligns with the hospital's values. Emphasize support, clear education, and collaborative decision-making to foster a positive care experience.

Provide leadership oversight to ensure patient safety standards are upheld and care delivery meets quality benchmarks, stepping into clinical responsibilities as needed to support the unit.

Collaborative Teamwork

This role involves working closely with our team to deliver patient-focused services and contribute to the overall well-being of our patients while contributing to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

You’ll collaborate with leadership, interdisciplinary teams, and frontline staff to promote operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure to practice in California

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience

• Required certifications specific to assigned unit

• BLS certification required upon hire and maintained thereafter

• ACLS certification required upon hire and maintained thereafter

• PALS certification required within 6 months of employment and maintained thereafter

• Kern County Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certification within 1 year of employment and maintained thereafter

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of employment and maintained thereafter

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification within 6 months of hire and maintained thereafter

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in the English language

• Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with our patients, families, and coworkers

• Must possess teaching abilities, leadership qualities, professional judgment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and a strong sense of professional development

Benefits You'll Enjoy

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 403B with Employer Match

• Life Insurance

• Flex Spending – Health Care & Dependent Care

• Employee Assistance Program

• Gym Membership Reimbursement

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Sick and Vacation Time

Welcome To RRH

Established for over 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, DNV-accredited, full-service hospital and integrated healthcare system serving our region across a 38-acre campus. RRH includes a 25-bed acute care hospital, a 125-bed skilled nursing facility, and a comprehensive network of services supported by more than 860 employees. Our organization operates five primary care clinics and other multi-specialty clinics, an ambulatory surgery center, ambulance services, and full-service imaging and laboratory capabilities—allowing RRH to deliver coordinated, high-quality care across the continuum. RRH received the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine Award in both 2023 and 2025, recognizing its commitment to healthcare worker well-being. RRH also maintains an established physician well-being program.

Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community's health and the well-being of those who care for them.

About Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 30,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, it’s been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, sunshine, and year-round adventure. Learn more About Ridgecrest and explore the many Outdoor Activities available nearby.