Clinical Coordinator RN Medical Surgical Progressive Care Unit - Nightshift

$20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by September 30, 2024. Terms and Conditions apply (External Applicants only)

The Medical-Surgical Care Unit is a 28-bed telemetry capable unit with the capacity for 9-10 stepdown ICU beds. The MSCU is focused on caring for the adult population experiencing both chronic and acute illnesses with complex comorbidities and diverse social needs.

The unit is fast paced, and works with a diverse background of nurses, physicians, team members, and patients. We foster a unit culture that empowers our new and experienced nurses to provide compassionate, holistic care and challenge themselves professionally. We use a Shared Governance model to drive changes in practice, encouraging all levels of team members to be part of the decision-making process. We place an emphasis on work-life balance and use AACN's Healthy Work Environment standards to guide our team.

The Medical-Surgical Care Unit prides itself on having a high reliability team that uses evidence-based practice to guide excellent patient care. We strive for zero harm to patients, and hope that each patient leaves our unit feeling empowered to manage their disease, diagnosis, or treatment out in the community. The MSCU has achieved two Gold Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).

The leadership team takes a shared vision approach to ensure we meet the physical and emotional needs of our team members and patients. The MSCU also strives to foster collegial relationships between a multidisciplinary team of physicians, care coordinators, nutrition, physical and occupational therapy, environmental services, etc. in effort to create a nurturing, caring, holistic environment for all patients.

The Clinical Coordinator facilitates patient flow, coordinates activities and communication for the clinical area nursing unit during his/her assigned shift. This person serves as a resource and leader for patients, staff, health care providers, administration and other disciplines.

The Clinical Coordinator ensures that patient care is delivered to all patients in an efficient, caring and courteous manner.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible compact state

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

Current RN licensure in Virginia AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED:

Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience

Charge Nurse experience or supervisory experience

Experience PREFERRED:

Academic Health Care experience

Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Education/training REQUIRED:

Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state's Board of Nursing.

All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date.

Education/training PREFERRED:

Certification in specialty area. Completion of a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Nursing from an accredited program

Independent action(s) required:

Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.

Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.

All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice guidelines.

Organizes and plans work with input from the patient/family with specific outcomes and demonstrated use of sound clinical judgment and resources.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPNs, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc) in carrying out assignments

Additional position requirements:

Clinical Coordinators work designated shifts, days of the week, and/or holidays based on work area.

Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your supervisor.

Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet clinical care area unit requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific groups served:

As appropriate based on unit assignment

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.

Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances

Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

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