Clinical Unit Coordinator

Clinical Unit Coordinator

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health's community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team's talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people's lives every day.

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, personnel management, quality improvement, direct and indirect patient care. She/he provides care that reflects 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, and geriatric patient through mentoring and advising on the assessment of health needs, development and implementation of the plan of care, and ability to evaluate outcomes. She/he consistently demonstrates a 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. Some of the major job functions include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Qualifications

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:

Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and Universal Precautions protocol.

Competencies:

• 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 family needs.
• Communication: 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.

Physical Demands

Physical Demand Code:

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.

The base compensation range for this role is $34.32- $58.41 hourly

Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.