RN Clinical Unit Coordinator- ED

UVA Community Health•Manassas, VA

4d•$39 - $69

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 specific hospital operations that support effective patient care. This includes patient flow, personnel management, quality improvement, and direct and indirect patient care. The coordinator works with minimal supervision and brings professional-level initiative, flexibility, and responsibility to the role. They role-model and support care for neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients through mentoring and advising on assessment of health needs, care planning, and evaluation of outcomes. The coordinator supports the department Manager and Assistant Manager in accomplishing department goals and outcomes and maintaining regulatory readiness. They are visible and available to staff for mentoring, teaching, and support, and serve as a clinical and operational resource and clinical knowledge expert. The role also promotes staff development, employee engagement, shared governance, and the department’s institutional and unit goals.

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.
Two years of experience in an acute care setting or specialized unit preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Two years of experience in an acute care setting or specialized unit preferred.

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.
Provide consultation on patient progress and assist with corrective actions to promote effective care and meet 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 patient condition or response to treatment.
Model facility core values and demonstrate communication aligned 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; provide mentoring, teaching, and support.
Assist with staffing and scheduling to meet department needs.
Seek opportunities for professional growth.
Perform additional duties as assigned.