RN Shift Coordinator, UofL Hospital, Obstetrics, 7p-7a

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day. Job Description: The RN Shift Coordinator plays a vital leadership role in supporting unit operations and fostering a culture of clinical excellence. Working in close collaboration with the Clinical Managers and Nursing Directors, the Shift Coordinator serves as an extension of nursing leadership, empowered to address operational concerns, guide staff, and uphold standards of care during assigned shifts. This role includes holding team members accountable, providing timely feedback to the Clinical Managers, and ensuring a safe, efficient, and patient centered environment.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Required)
One (1) year of clinical experience and additional experience as a Charge Nurse or other nurse leader.
Active Kentucky Registered Nurse License or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (Required).
Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (Required)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Preferred).
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (Preferred) unless the role is within a department where it is a mandatory requirement.
National Nursing Certification in Field of Specialty obtained, if not held at time of hire (Preferred).

Responsibilities

Provide support in optimizing staffing coverage and coordinating scheduling.
Enhance the patient and family experience by rounding to foster connections, address concerns in real time and implement effective service recovery strategies that promote trust and satisfaction.
Conducts quality rounds to ensure nursing staff consistently adhere to evidence-based practices aimed at preventing Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs), reinforcing a culture of clinical excellence and patient safety.
Ensure consistent adherence to established performance metrics and regulatory benchmarks, fostering accountability and continuous improvement across all areas of practice.
Actively engages in the staff interview process and contributes to retention strategies by fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that promotes long-term satisfaction and stability.
Delivers timely coaching and counseling, thoughtfully documentation each interaction to support staff development, accountability and continuous performance improvement.
Actively contributes to unit-based committees and participates in team meetings, foster collaboration, shared decision-making and continuous improvement in patient care and operational excellence.
Consistently upholds the Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned