Clinical Unit Coordinator - Critical Care

UVA Health•Haymarket, VA

1d•$38 - $63

About The Position

The Clinical Unit Coordinator provides coordination of direct and indirect patient care at the hospital-wide level and is responsible for shift- or operation-specific activities that support effective patient care. The role encompasses patient flow, personnel management, quality improvement, and direct and indirect patient care. The coordinator works with minimal supervision and demonstrates initiative, flexibility, accountability, confidence, critical thinking, fairness, and professional judgment. The coordinator applies advanced skills and knowledge to provide and role-model care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Through mentoring and advising, the role supports assessment of health needs, development and implementation of care plans, and evaluation of outcomes. The coordinator is visible and available to staff for mentoring, teaching, and support, serves as a clinical and operational resource, and supports the department Manager and Assistant Manager in achieving goals and maintaining regulatory readiness. The position is full-time, day shift, and includes on-call responsibilities as directed. Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be required. The role may require safety equipment such as a HEPA mask for infection prevention. The base compensation range is $38.24–$63.33 per hour, with a $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Requirements

Completion of a nursing program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Ability to perform basic nursing skills for groups of patients.
Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly.
Ability to administer medication using the five rights.
Verbal and written communication ability.
Basic computer knowledge.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
Physical ability to meet the stated medium-to-heavy demands, including constant standing, frequent walking, bending or stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
Two years of experience in an acute care setting or specialized unit preferred.
Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and Universal Precautions protocol.

Responsibilities

Coordinate direct and indirect patient care and shift- or operation-specific hospital activities.
Determine care priorities based on patients’ physical and psychosocial needs and factors affecting patient flow.
Consult on patient progress toward desired outcomes, assist with corrective action, and support achievement of quality indicators.
Participate in physician rounds and huddles as applicable; facilitate huddles as needed and hold staff accountable for topics presented.
Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patients’ conditions or responses to treatment.
Model facility core values and communication aligned with ASPIRE values.
Assist the Nurse Manager with monitoring and improving patient and employee satisfaction scores.
Support institutional and unit goals and promote staff development and employee engagement.
Serve as a clinical and operational resource and clinical knowledge expert for staff.
Promote shared governance on the unit.
Assist with staffing and scheduling to meet department needs.
Seek opportunities for personal professional growth.
Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention; synthesize data to determine preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans using prevention principles; and recommend community resources for patients and families.
Work collaboratively toward patient and team goals, communicate professionally with coworkers, participate in staff meetings, and identify process-improvement opportunities based on staff and customer feedback.
Perform additional duties as assigned.