Location: Harbour View Medical Center (Suffolk, VA)
Harbour View Medical Center is Bon Secours’ new, surgically focused hospital, set to open in early 2025. The facility will include 18 medical/surgical beds and up to four operating rooms. The 98,000-square-foot hospital will adjoin the existing Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View campus, which includes an emergency department, outpatient imaging, outpatient lab services, an ambulatory surgery center and physician practices.
PRIMARY FUNCTION/GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Clinical Coordinator under the direction of the and Nurse Manager and/or Director, is responsible for supervising, providing and/or promoting quality patient care which utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, is appropriate to the age of the patients served, is family-centered, and based on the philosophy of Harbour View Medical Center, and the Division of Patient Care Services.
Utilizing the nursing process, assesses, plans, provides and evaluates professional nursing care using evidence-based practice or research. Supervises and appropriately delegates tasks to other team members. Identifies and intervenes to address patient and family nursing care and educational needs. Accountable for daily team performance through supervision of staff, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and facilitation of pathway outcomes. Assists manager in the efficient operation of unit including fiscal and human resources. Participates as a team member by performing additional assignments not directly related to the job description when workload requires. Continually seeks opportunities for professional development and Performance Improvement. Assumes charge role as required. Practices under the rules and regulations of the Virginia Department of Health Professions and in accordance with the Virginia Board of Nursing.
II. Employment Qualifications
1. Currently licensed to practice nursing in the State of Virginia, or legally eligible to practice in Virginia based on the Nursing Compact.
2. Minimum two (2) years R.N. clinical experience in an acute care setting required.
3. American Heart Association CPR certified or able to be CPR certified within thirty (30) days of hire.
4. Certification in specialty area strongly preferred.
5. ACLS, NRP, etc.; may be required.
III. Essential Job Functions
· Assures that the nursing process is utilized and documented in accordance with JCAHO and other regulatory agency standards for each patient admitted or transferred to the nursing unit and that performance improvement standards are consistently met.
· Assures that there are appropriate human resources available to meet patient care standards on a daily basis, and plan monthly to assure adequate and consistent staffing schedule.
· Promotes public image of Harbour View Medical Center and develops rapport in contacts with patients, families, and physicians. Documents explanation of treatment plan to patient/family using terminology and in a manner appropriate to age of patient.
· Assures the efficient use of available resources to accomplish departmental activities and objectives and ensures the appropriate number and skill mix of personnel are available to meet patient needs.
· Develops a strong degree of leadership within the Division of Patient Care Services and Harbour View Medical Center and the professional community.
· Facilitates professional relationships and encourages the development of accountability by assuring interaction, collaboration, sharing of knowledge, and providing appropriate and meaningful judgments that will have a positive impact on the delivery of patient care services on the unit and Harbour View Medical Center.
· Provides for age appropriate education and experiences for all clinical personnel, which will enhance personal, professional, and clinical development
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
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