RN Clinical Unit Coordinator - Critical Care Unit

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Haymarket, VA

7h•$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 or specific hospital operations that support effective patient care. The role includes patient flow, personnel management, quality improvement, and direct and indirect care. The coordinator works with minimal supervision and demonstrates the initiative, flexibility, and responsibility expected of a professional nurse. The coordinator applies advanced clinical skills and knowledge in care of neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, and mentors and advises staff on assessing health needs, developing and implementing plans of care, and evaluating outcomes. The role supports the Department Manager and Assistant Manager in achieving department goals and outcomes and maintaining regulatory readiness. The coordinator is visible and available to staff for mentoring, teaching, and support, and serves as a clinical and operational resource. This is a full-time, day-shift position in the Critical Care Unit. The role may involve travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed, and may require use of safety equipment such as a HEPA mask for infection prevention. On-call responsibilities may be assigned.

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 skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work within a team.
Ability to meet the role’s physical 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.
Proficient communicative, 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

Prioritize care based on patients’ physical and psychosocial needs and factors affecting patient flow.
Consult on patient progress toward desired outcomes and assist with corrective actions to 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 promptly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
Model facility core values and communicate in alignment with ASPIRE values.
Assist the Nurse Manager in 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 a shared governance model 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 patient and family needs.
Work with the team to achieve 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.