Clinical Unit Coordinator-Med​/Tele

Job Code: RN1107
Full Time Days
7a-7p with weekends rotate

ABOUT US

Wearewelcominganewerainhealthcarewhereachievinggoodhealthisjustthebeginning.

AtUVAHealth

Northern

VA&Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with- our patients.

By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy,weare improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member,you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advancedmedicaltechnologiesandfeelastrongsenseofsatisfactionfrommakingadifferenceinpeople'sliveseveryday.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Unit Coordinator provides coordination of direct and indirect patient care at the hospital wide level. She/he is responsible for shift or specific operations of the hospital for the provision of effective patient care.

This includes patient flow,personnelmanagement,quality improvement,directandindirectpatientcare.

She/heprovidescarethatreflects initiative, flexibility,and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with minimal supervision.

The Clinical Unit Coordinator incorporates a higher level of skill and knowledge to perform and role model direct and indirect patient care of the neonate,child,adolescent,adult,andgeriatricpatientthroughmentoringandadvisingontheassessmentofhealthneeds,developmentandimplementationoftheplanofcare,andabilitytoevaluateoutcomes.

She/heconsistentlydemonstratesa positive attitude,accountability, confidence, critical thinking,fairness,and flexibility.

Supports the department Manager and Assistant Manager in accomplishing department goals and outcomes and sustaining a state of continual regulatory  addition, the Clinical Unit Coordinator is visible, present, and available to staff in providing mentoring, teaching, and support.

Some of the major job functions include but are not limited to:

• Determinesprioritiesofcarebasedonphysicalandpsychosocialneeds,aswellasfactorsinfluencingpatientflow through thesystem.
• Demonstrates attitude and communication in alignment with ASPIRE values
• Availableforconsultationtoevaluatepatientprogresstowarddesiredoutcomesandassistsintakingcorrective action to promote effective patient care and in meeting Quality Indicators.
• Participates in MDrounds/Huddles as applicable.
• Isabletorespondquickly andaccuratelytochangesincondition orresponsetotreatment.
• Models and exemplifies the facilities co revalues.
• Assists the Nurse Manager with monitoring and improving patient and employee satisfactionscores.
• Facilitates Huddles as needed and holds staff accountable to topicspresented.
• Supports institutional and unitgoals.
• Promotes staff development and employee engagement.
• Serves as clinical/operational resource tostaff.
• Serves as a clinical knowledgeexpert.
• Promotes a shared governance model on theunit.
• Assists with staffing and scheduling to meet department needs.
• Seeks out opportunities for own professional growth.

Patient Care:Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.

• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Recommends community resources to meet patient and familyneeds.

Quality: Collaborates with other departments or disciplines to achieve desired quality outcomes.

• Monitors quality of core processes in department.
• Applies the principles of safety and infection control to ensure the safety of all patients.

Communication: Demonstrates superior interpersonal and communication skills.

• Works within a team to achieve patient and teamgoals.
• Shares and initiates regular and professional communication withco-workers.
• Participates in regular staff meetings.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes based on feedback from staff and customers.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of a nursing program approved by the State Board of Nursing.

Bachelor'sDegree in Nursing preferred.

Experience:2yearsofexperienceinacutecaresettingorspecializedunitpreferred.

Refertothe Life Support Training  Policy for additionaldetails.

Licensure:Registered Nurse with a current licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Additional Skills/Requirements

Required:

Ability to perform basic nursing skills on groups of patients

Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly.

Ability to administer medication utilizing the five rights.

Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.

Basic computer knowledge.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 20A,Nursing

Work Function/Activity:Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires constant standing,frequently walking, and bending/stooping.

Proficient communicative,auditory,andvisual skills.

Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

Ability to lift/push/pull
100 lbs.

For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job…