Location & Practice Overview

This Clinical Nurse Coordinator role is based at St. David's Medical Center in Central Austin, within the inpatient neuroscience service line of a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Facility St. David's Medical Center – acute care hospital with dedicated rehabilitation campus
Department Neuroscience / Inpatient Neuro Unit
Care Setting Onsite inpatient unit within a Comprehensive Stroke Center
Practice Type Clinical Nurse Coordinator providing shift-level leadership
Geographic Context Central Austin, serving the broader Central Texas region

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate all nursing functions and patient care delivery on the designated shift within the inpatient neuro unit.
  • Oversee admission and discharge processes to maintain efficient patient throughput while supporting quality standards.
  • Monitor and evaluate the quality of care delivered, working in collaboration with unit leadership.
  • Manage staff scheduling and labor resources according to patient acuity and unit volume.
  • Support inventory control, supply management, and service recovery efforts to sustain a patient-first environment.

The role centers on real-time operational leadership rather than exclusive bedside assignment, ensuring continuity of care for high-acuity neurological patients across the shift.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must meet the following education, licensure, experience, and certification standards to be considered.

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
Licensure
Current RN license in Texas or compact-eligible
Experience
Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience
Certifications
BLS within 30 days of start; NIH Stroke Scale within 30 days; ACLS within 6 months

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay is offered within a defined annual range commensurate with experience. Additional performance incentives and a structured benefits package are part of the total rewards.

  • Base salary range of $92,000–$112,000 per year
  • Performance incentives available based on unit and individual goals
  • 401(k) with company match up to 9% depending on years of service
  • Medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health coverage
  • Tuition assistance, student loan support, certification reimbursement, paid time off, family leave, and short- and long-term disability options

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Full-time
Shift Structure Variable shifts with unit leadership responsibilities
Call As needed for unit coverage
Work Model Fully onsite within the inpatient neuro unit

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The unit focuses on adult patients requiring specialized neurological care in a high-volume Comprehensive Stroke Center environment.

Primary Population Adult neuro patients
Clinical Focus Stroke, spine surgery, and complex neurological conditions
Acuity High-acuity cases requiring rapid response and evidence-based protocols
Care Pathway Inpatient acute care with interdisciplinary collaboration involving neurology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation teams
Service Line Emphasis High-volume stroke and neurovascular cases alongside post-operative neurosurgical patients

About St. David's Medical Center

St. David's Medical Center is a 371-bed acute care hospital paired with a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital located in Central Austin. It operates as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and holds Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The facility is part of St. David’s HealthCare, a partnership involving HCA Healthcare and local nonprofit foundations that reinvest operational proceeds into community health initiatives across Central Texas.

Hospital Size 371-bed acute care hospital plus 64-bed rehabilitation hospital
Key Designations Magnet® hospital (ANCC); Comprehensive Stroke Center
System Affiliation St. David’s HealthCare (HCA Healthcare partnership)
Notable Services Neuroscience and spine care, Level IV NICU, complex surgical services, cardiac arrhythmia institute

Frequently Asked Questions

Is prior charge nurse or formal leadership experience required for this Clinical Coordinator role?
Previous charge or leadership experience is not listed as a strict requirement. The posting emphasizes a minimum of three years of strong clinical nursing experience, with leadership aptitude valued. Candidates should confirm expectations directly with the hiring team.
How much direct patient care versus leadership activity is typical on a shift?
The role centers on coordinating nursing functions, throughput, staffing, quality monitoring, and operational support during the designated shift. Exact balance of bedside versus leadership time is not detailed in the available posting and should be clarified with the employer.
Are the required certifications expected before the start date?
BLS and NIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 30 days of the start date. ACLS must be obtained within six months of the start date. Candidates who already hold these credentials may begin without delay in those areas.
Does the Magnet designation affect day-to-day nursing practice on the neuro unit?
Magnet recognition reflects organizational support for professional nursing practice, shared governance, and continuous improvement. Specific unit-level structures such as councils or quality initiatives are available for participation but are not quantified in the posting.

Registered Nurse Neuro Clinical Coordinator in Austin, TX

This full-time Clinical Nurse Coordinator position places an experienced neuroscience RN in a shift leadership role inside the inpatient neuro unit of St. David's Medical Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center in Central Austin. The coordinator oversees care delivery, throughput, staffing, and quality for adult patients with stroke, spine, and other complex neurological needs. Working within a Magnet-recognized facility that is part of St. David’s HealthCare, the role combines operational accountability with interdisciplinary collaboration across neurology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation teams. Variable shifts support unit coverage while performance incentives and structured benefits form part of the total package. The position suits nurses ready to move beyond pure bedside assignment into real-time unit coordination without leaving the clinical environment of high-acuity neurological care.

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