Clinical Coordinator (RN) - Medical Respiratory ICU - Nights

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Medical Respiratory Intensive Care Unit is a 28 bed unit specializing in the care of patients with multisystem organ failure and complex pulmonary needs. Our patients include various respiratory disorders and failures, such as COPD, ARDS, status asthmaticus, and pneumonia. The latest advances in care delivery is given to our patients with sepsis, GI bleeds, DKA, oncological, acute kidney and liver dysfunction and acid-base and metabolic imbalances. Through true collaborations with the interprofessional team, the MRICU nurses translate EBP, Quality Improvement and Research into our clinical bedside practice, leading the way to advancing safe and quality care to all patients!

Medical Respiratory Intensive Care Unit Located in Critical Care Hospital - 4th floor 28-bed adult ICU, caring for complex medical and pulmonary patients, including post-codes, sepsis, GI bleeds, DKA, renal and liver failure, and those requiring various bedside procedures and advanced pulmonary and invasive interventions Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1 and 1:2, with charge nurse, unlicensed assistive personnel and unit secretary support 24/7

The Clinical Coordinator facilitates patient flow, coordinates activities and communication for the clinical area nursing unit during his/her assigned shift. This person serves as a resource and leader for patients, staff, health care providers, administration and other disciplines. The Clinical Coordinator ensures that patient care is delivered to all patients in an efficient, caring and courteous manner.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible compact state
• Current RN licensure in Virginia
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience
• Charge Nurse experience or supervisory experience
• Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date.
• Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
• Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.
• All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice guidelines.
• Organizes and plans work with input from the patient/family with specific outcomes and demonstrated use of sound clinical judgment and resources.

Nice To Haves

• Academic Health Care experience
• Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
• Certification in specialty area.
• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Nursing from an accredited program

Responsibilities

• The Clinical Coordinator facilitates patient flow
• Coordinates activities and communication for the clinical area nursing unit during his/her assigned shift
• Serves as a resource and leader for patients, staff, health care providers, administration and other disciplines
• Ensures that patient care is delivered to all patients in an efficient, caring and courteous manner
• Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN’s, LPNs, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc) in carrying out assignments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees