Clinical Unit Coordinator - ICCU

Clinical Unit Coordinator 

Job Code: RN1107

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health 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, 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 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

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.

Patient Care: Interviews and advises p