Clinical Unit Coordinator

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)
• ACLS
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR Card
• Registered Nurse License Required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience
•  HOT JOB ** EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS $2500
  Mimimum of 2 years previous experience as a Registered Nurse 
   
  Summary: This is a position in which a registered nurse directs a team of nursing staff in the delivery of care to a group of patients. Duties include the coordination and evaluation of clinical nursing activity, facilitating continuity of patient care and delivery of direct nursing care. Duties require independent action for the coaching and direction of other team members and the use of effective communication skills for the coordination of unit and patient activities, under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager.
   
  Essential functions
  1. Organizes patient care for the shift by:
  A. In collaboration with the nursing office, proactively achieving adequate staffing levels based on census and acuity
  B. Assigning patients to nursing team members based on patient needs and competency of team members
  C. Assuming responsibility for the coordination of unit activities for the shift
  D. Guiding and directing the clinical practice of nursing team members
  E. Acting as the unit’s resource person to other hospital departments
  F. Assigning supportive personnel effectively
  G. Coordinating patient admissions, transfers and discharges
  2. Coordinates patient care planning including goal setting and discharge planning
  A. Organizes and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members in development of the patient’s plan of care
  B. Organizes and participates in patient planning rounds
  C. Evaluates the quality of care received by patients and follows through by revising patient care plans, patient goals, and implementing patient care changes
  3. Coordinates patient care regimens to ensure that nursing care, patient procedures and ordered tests are completed in an efficient and timely manner and within the allowed length of stay.
  4. Provides bedside care taking into consideration the specific needs of patients; assumes a patient care assignment as necessary.
  5. Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain rapport and working relationships with patients, families, nursing staff, other members of the health care team, and other departments
  A. Participates in two way communication by assisting the unit leadership team in disseminating pertinent information to staff and by reporting to the nurse manager pertinent information about staff, patient, and unit events
  B. Promotes an atmosphere for constructive interpretation of events and changes
  C. Acts as a positive role model for change
  D. Projects a positive image of the nursing unit
  6. Uses time effectively
  7. Participates in Nursing Governance
  A. Assists nurse manager with development of unit goals
  B. Participates in Department of Nursing Councils
  C. Represents nursing on Hospital teams, committees, and task forces as assigned
  8. Participates in the orientation and staff development of team members and assists in identifying individual learning needs
  A. Contributes evaluative information or independently completes evaluation regarding the performance of associates
  B. Documents Performance of associates
  General duties
  1. Participates in risk management and performance improvement activities
  2. Collaborates with the nurse manager to ensure that there are adequate materials and supplies for patient care, and that equipment is used safely
  3. Acts as a patient advocate by ensuring that patients are informed of the facts that are needed to make decisions and support patients in their decision making.
  4. Keeps professionally current by attending continuing education programs and/or independent reading and research and by doing formal and informal teaching for clinical staff
  5. Consistently and independently follows established safety and infection control procedures. Intervenes in unsafe situations.
  6. Complies with the standards of conduct and Corporate Responsibility Program and seeks guidance when in doubt.
  7. Meets or exceeds expectations of individuals for whom service is provided.
  8. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values, St. Agnes policies/ procedures and applicable civil laws.
  9. Is accountable for efficient use of resources and support of the St. Agnes mission.
  To provide for the well-being of our patients, visitors, and staff, St. Agnes HealthCare requires that all prospective employees pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening.

Preferred Education:  BSN preferred  

Required License, Certification and/or Registration:  Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland. Current C.P.R. certification.

Required Experience:  Two (2) years practice in the clinical specialty for which applying

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:  Demonstrates a basic understanding of management skills and principles with a desire to expend his/her knowledge and experience in this area.

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