Registered Nurse Clinical Unit Coordinator - ICU

UVA Community Health; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Community Health in Manassas, Virginia, is seeking a Registered Nurse Clinical Unit Coordinator for the ICU. This full-time night shift role involves coordinating patient care, managing personnel, and promoting staff development. Candidates should possess at least 2 years of experience in an acute care setting and a valid nursing license in Virginia. Proficiency in nursing skills and strong communication abilities are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 2 years in an acute care or specialized unit setting preferred.
• Registered Nurse with current licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate direct and indirect patient care at the hospital-wide level.
• Mentor staff and support Department Manager.
• Demonstrate initiative with minimal supervision.

Skills

Basic nursing skills

Multitasking

Prioritizing quickly

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Completion of a nursing program approved by the State Board of Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse Clinical Unit Coordinator – ICU

Job Code

RN1107

Job Type & Schedule

Full‑time night shift (1900–0730). Non‑Exempt.

Job Summary

The Clinical Unit Coordinator provides coordination of direct and indirect patient care at the hospital‑wide level. The coordinator is responsible for shift or specific operations on the unit to ensure effective patient care, including patient flow, personnel management, quality improvement, and direct care. The coordinator mentors staff, supports the Department Manager and Assistant Manager, promotes staff development and a shared governance model, and demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and responsibility with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Determine priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs and factors influencing patient flow.
• Demonstrate alignment with ASPIRE values and communicate effectively.
• Consult and evaluate patient progress toward desired outcomes, assisting with corrective actions to promote effective care and meet quality indicators.
• Participate in MD rounds and huddles as applicable.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or treatment response.
• Model and exemplify the facility’s core values.
• Assist the Nurse Manager with monitoring and improving patient and employee satisfaction scores.
• Facilitate huddles and hold staff accountable to discussed topics.
• Support institutional and unit goals, promote staff development, and employee engagement.
• Act as a clinical and operational resource, providing clinical expertise.
• Promote a shared governance model on the unit.
• Assist with staffing and scheduling to meet department needs.
• Seek opportunities for 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 in an acute care or specialized unit setting preferred.
• Licensure: Registered Nurse with current licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Required Skills: Ability to perform basic nursing skills on groups of patients, multitask, prioritize quickly, administer medication following the five rights, communicate verbally and in written form, basic computer knowledge.
• Preferred Skills: N/A.

Competencies

• Patient Care
  • Interview and advise patients on health and illness prevention.
  • Synthesize data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan using prevention principles.
  • Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Communication
  • Demonstrate superior interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Work within a team to achieve patient and team goals.
  • Share and initiate regular professional communication with coworkers.
  • Participate in regular staff meetings.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes based on feedback from staff and customers.

Physical Demands

The job requires constant standing, frequent walking, and bending/stooping. It demands proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills, attention to detail, legible writing, and the ability to lift or push/pull up to 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. The description may not include all duties and responsibilities and may be amended at the discretion of UVA Community Health.

Other Responsibilities

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention.
• On‑call responsibilities as directed.
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.