Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Unit Leader - Emergency Department - Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Portsmouth, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator, under the direction of the Nurse Manager and/or Director, is responsible for supervising, providing, and/or promoting quality patient care. This role utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, appropriate to the age of the patients served, and is family-centered, based on the philosophy of Harbour View Medical Center and the Division of Patient Care Services. The position uses the nursing process to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate professional nursing care using evidence-based practice or research. The Clinical Coordinator supervises and appropriately delegates tasks to other team members, identifies and intervenes to address patient and family nursing care and educational needs. They are accountable for daily team performance through supervision of staff, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and facilitation of pathway outcomes. The role assists the manager in the efficient operation of the unit, including fiscal and human resources, and participates as a team member by performing additional assignments when workload requires. The Clinical Coordinator continually seeks opportunities for professional development and Performance Improvement and assumes charge role as required. Practices under the rules and regulations of the Virginia Department of Health Professions and in accordance with the Virginia Board of Nursing.

Requirements

• Currently licensed to practice nursing in the State of Virginia, or legally eligible to practice in Virginia based on the Nursing Compact.
• Minimum two (2) years R.N. clinical experience in an acute care setting required.
• American Heart Association CPR certified or able to be CPR certified within thirty (30) days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in specialty area strongly preferred.
• ACLS, NRP, etc.; may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assures that the nursing process is utilized and documented in accordance with JCAHO and other regulatory agency standards for each patient admitted or transferred to the nursing unit and that performance improvement standards are consistently met.
• Assures that there are appropriate human resources available to meet patient care standards on a daily basis, and plan monthly to assure adequate and consistent staffing schedule.
• Promotes public image of Harbour View Medical Center and develops rapport in contacts with patients, families, and physicians. Documents explanation of treatment plan to patient/family using terminology and in a manner appropriate to age of patient.
• Assures the efficient use of available resources to accomplish departmental activities and objectives and ensures the appropriate number and skill mix of personnel are available to meet patient needs.
• Develops a strong degree of leadership within the Division of Patient Care Services and Harbour View Medical Center and the professional community.
• Facilitates professional relationships and encourages the development of accountability by assuring interaction, collaboration, sharing of knowledge, and providing appropriate and meaningful judgments that will have a positive impact on the delivery of patient care services on the unit and Harbour View Medical Center.
• Provides for age appropriate education and experiences for all clinical personnel, which will enhance personal, professional, and clinical development.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed