Clinical Unit Coordinator - Critical Care

UVA Community Health•Haymarket, VA

1d•$38 - $63

About The Position

The Clinical Unit Coordinator coordinates direct and indirect patient care at the hospital-wide level and is responsible for shift-specific or other designated hospital operations that support effective patient care. Responsibilities span patient flow, personnel management, quality improvement, and direct and indirect care. The coordinator works with minimal supervision and demonstrates initiative, flexibility, accountability, confidence, and critical thinking. The role uses advanced skills and knowledge to provide and role-model care for neonatal, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The coordinator mentors and advises staff on assessing health needs, developing and implementing plans of care, and evaluating outcomes. The position supports the department Manager and Assistant Manager in meeting department goals and maintaining regulatory readiness, and is visible and available to staff for mentoring, teaching, and support. The role may require use of safety equipment such as a HEPA mask, on-call responsibilities as directed, and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed. The position is full-time, day shift. The base compensation range is $38.24–$63.33 per hour. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available to 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.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention, synthesize data to determine a preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan, and recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work within a team, communicate professionally with coworkers, participate in regular staff meetings, and identify process-improvement opportunities based on staff and customer feedback.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking, bending or stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.
Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills, attention to detail, and ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate direct and indirect patient care and hospital-wide or shift-specific operations.
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 effective care and 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 communicate in alignment with ASPIRE values.
Assist the Nurse Manager with monitoring and improving patient and employee satisfaction scores.
Support institutional and unit goals, staff development, employee engagement, and shared governance.
Serve as a clinical and operational resource and clinical knowledge expert for staff, providing mentoring, teaching, and support.
Assist with staffing and scheduling to meet department needs.
Seek opportunities for personal professional growth.
Perform additional duties as assigned.