Clinical Unit Coordinator - ICU

Overview

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Full Time. Have Day 7a-7p and Night 7p-7a Shifts available.

Clinical Unit Coordinator
Job Code: RN1107
Full Time
Have Day 7a-7p and Night 7p-7a Shifts available

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people s lives every day.

Job Type
Classification:
Nonexempt
Supervises Positions:
No

• 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 assist 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.

• 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 family needs.

• 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.

• Demonstrates superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• 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 s Degree in Nursing preferred.

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

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 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, and visual 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.

Other

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention:
  Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed:
  Yes
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:
  Yes

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