Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery Center Short Pump - Pre/Post-Op - Days

VCU Health•Short Pump, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Come work at our ambulatory surgery center in the VCU Short Pump Pavilion: Monday-Friday day shift hours- No holidays, no weekends, no call! 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

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

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
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
Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN’s, LPNs, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc) in carrying out assignments
Clinical Coordinators work designated shifts, days of the week, and/or holidays based on work area
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your supervisor
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet clinical care area unit requirements and/or as needed