RN Clinical Unit Coordinator - ICCU

Job Code: RN1107 Have Day-7a-7p and Night-7p-7a Shifts available

Wearewelcominganewerainhealthcare where achievinggoodhealthisjustthebeginning . AtUVAHealth

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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, we are 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 .

Classification: Nonexempt

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 readiness .

In addition, the Clinical Unit Coordinator is visible, present, and available to staff in providing mentoring, teaching, and support .

• Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system.
• Demonstrates attitude and communication in alignment with ASPIRE values
• Available for consultation to evaluate patient progress toward desired outcomes and assists in taking corrective action to promote effective patient care and in meeting Quality Indicators.
• Participates in MD rounds / Huddles as applicable.
• Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Models and exemplifies the facilities core values.
• Assists the Nurse Manager with monitoring and improving patient and employee satisfaction scores.
• Facilitates Huddles as needed and holds staff accountable to topics presented.
• Supports institutional and unit goals.
• Promotes staff development and employee engagement.
• Serves as clinical / operational resource to staff.
• Serves as a clinical knowledge expert.
• Promotes a shared governance model on the unit.
• Assists with staffing and scheduling to meet department needs.
• Seeks out opportunities for own professional growth.

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

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

• Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals.
• Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-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.

Education: Completion of a nursing program approved by the State Board of Nursing. Bachelor ' sDegree in Nursing preferred.

Experience:2 years of experience in a cut-care setting or specialized unit preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: Registered Nurse…