How to hire a nurse coordinator

How to hire a nurse coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step nurse coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a nurse coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new nurse coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the nurse coordinator you need to hire. Certain nurse coordinator roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A nurse coordinator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, nurse coordinators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents nurse coordinator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Nurse Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Nurse Coordinator	Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.	$29-49
   Oncology Registered Nurse	An oncology registered nurse is in charge of taking care of patients with cancer. Their responsibilities revolve around coordinating with physicians to devise particular care plans for patients, monitoring their daily condition and progress, administering medicine, preparing nutritious meals, and evaluating treatment results, reporting to the physician should there be any issues... Show more	$18-69
   Psychiatric Nurse	A Psychiatric Nurses role is to supervise the medication and treatment of patients diagnosed with mental disabilities, illnesses, or distresses. They have an essential role in the administration of psychiatric treatment and care.	$20-47

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • CPR
   • Customer Service
   • Data Collection
   • Direct Patient Care
   • Quality Care
   • EMR
   • Patient Education
   • Rehabilitation
   • Critical Care
   • Compassion
   • Community Resources
   • Acls
   • Medical Assistants

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
   • Assume administrative oversight of medical, pediatric and chemical dependency rehabilitation units during leaves of absence or vacancy.
   • Communicate with patients regarding test results and plan after participating in review of diagnostic testing results with attending physician.
   • Organize and schedule patients for multiple testing procedures and responsible for extensive patient teaching regarding all aspects of fertility and infertility.
   • Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
   • Contribute to the telemetry and radiology departments

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your nurse coordinator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A nurse coordinator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, nurse coordinators' average salary in kansas is 53% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level nurse coordinators earn 40% less than senior-level nurse coordinators.
   • Certifications. A nurse coordinator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a nurse coordinator's salary.

   Average nurse coordinator salary

   $79,040yearly

   $38.00 hourly rate

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   Entry-level nurse coordinator salary

   $61,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

   Average nurse coordinator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$140,310	$67
   2	Nevada	$103,204	$50
   3	New York	$102,304	$49
   4	New Jersey	$101,998	$49
   5	Massachusetts	$98,904	$48
   6	Washington	$96,289	$46
   7	District of Columbia	$95,257	$46
   8	Connecticut	$92,776	$45
   9	Maryland	$87,122	$42
   10	Rhode Island	$86,704	$42
   11	Michigan	$79,858	$38
   12	Colorado	$79,566	$38
   13	Arizona	$79,433	$38
   14	Pennsylvania	$79,339	$38
   15	Illinois	$78,018	$38
   16	Virginia	$75,513	$36
   17	Texas	$72,029	$35
   18	Missouri	$68,245	$33
   19	Georgia	$67,887	$33
   20	Nebraska	$65,862	$32

   Average nurse coordinator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Tenet Healthcare	$96,947	$46.61	843
   2	Pace University	$93,093	$44.76
   3	Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings	$92,560	$44.50	3
   4	Appalachian Regional Healthcare	$92,421	$44.43	39
   5	Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center	$90,887	$43.70
   6	Sutter Health	$90,490	$43.50	221
   7	TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center	$90,380	$43.45	3
   8	eviCore healthcare	$90,193	$43.36
   9	University Hospitals	$89,878	$43.21	50
   10	Community Health Systems	$89,305	$42.94	781
   11	Stanford Health Care	$89,016	$42.80	35
   12	The Medical Center Inc	$88,339	$42.47	7
   13	Onslow Memorial Hospital	$88,172	$42.39	27
   14	Huntington Hospital	$88,010	$42.31	21
   15	Northside Hospital	$87,894	$42.26	242
   16	Van Wert Health	$87,840	$42.23	1
   17	Union Health	$87,760	$42.19	2
   18	Capital Health	$87,568	$42.10	32
   19	Medical Billing	$87,490	$42.06
   20	UT Health East Texas	$87,108	$41.88	1

4. Writing a nurse coordinator job description

   A nurse coordinator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a nurse coordinator job description:

   Nurse coordinator job description example

   Ambulatory Nurse Navigator - Care Coordination - Hillsborough Location - (220000DW) Description
   Facility Profile
   
   TGH is the area's only level I trauma center and one of just two ABA-verified adult & pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters*, we transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to one of the busiest solid organ transplant centers in the country. TGH is a nationally designated comprehensive stroke center, and has a 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. Other outstanding centers include cardiovascular, orthopedics, high-risk and normal obstetrics, urology, ENT, endocrinology, and the Children's Medical Center, which features a nine-bed pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric kidney transplant services. As the region's leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.
   
   Tampa General Hospital was named the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021, and recognized as one of America's Best Hospital's in five medical specialties: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, and Orthopedics. Tampa General Hospital has been designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest recognition for nursing excellence, for the fourth consecutive time - an accomplishment that fewer than one percent of hospitals nationwide have earned. TGH is accredited by The Joint Commission and was awarded disease-specific certification in five medical specialties. TGH is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). *Air transport provided by Metro Aviation, Inc.
   
   Job Summary
   
   Provides education, acts as a liaison with the patient, physician, family, other health care personnel, hospital administration, agencies and community groups throughout the patient's hospital stay or service. Supports and guides patient and family in the health care decision-making process including but not limited to admissions, diagnostics, surgical/medical interventions, discharge, and support services. Serves as point of contact, clinical leader and resource to staff and administration. Provides patients and family with needed information for the transition from active treatment to managing their condition independently. Patient care may involve inpatient and outpatient services. Patient care needs will vary depending on the service line area. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.
   
   Qualifications Required Skills
   
   Must have a Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited School of Nursing with licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse by the State of Florida. Preferred certification as a Certified Health Coach. Three years related work experience required. Extensive knowledge of local resources and medical network strongly preferred.
   Primary Location: TampaWork Locations: TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33606Job: AmbulatoryOrganization: TGH - HospitalSchedule: Full-time Scheduled Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, FridayShift: Day JobShift Hours: 8-5p/varies Job Posting: Sep 9, 2022, 1:17:29 PM

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find nurse coordinators for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   To find nurse coordinator candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with nurse coordinator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new nurse coordinator

   Once you've decided on a perfect nurse coordinator candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new nurse coordinator first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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