Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

• The Unit Clinical Coordinator assists the Nurse Manager in coordination of the unit activities and responsibilities. Serves as a clinical role model and resource to staff. Assures the on-going educational development of all unit employees and performs management duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager. Participates in departmental and hospital wide performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Key customers are patients, families, staff, all ancillary/support people, physicians, peers, all other departments, and staff. Assures friendly, helpful, and courteous response to all customers.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• Minimum two years ED RN experience; Minimum one year ED Charge Nurse experience.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina; BLS certification, ACLS certification within one year. Additional certifications such as PALS, TNCC, and ENPC encouraged but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Results oriented and willingness to perform specific duties
• Good public relations, teambuilding and problem solving skills
• Sound clinical knowledge/practice
• Basic computer knowledge

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens and airborne pathogens
• Possible exposure to electrical hazards, chemical hazards, radiation, toxic waste
• Occasional exposure to conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• Continuous use of medical/clinical equipment such as IV pumps, monitors, ventilators, oxygen tanks, patient beds, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Standing, bending, walking, and stooping frequently
• Talking, hearing, visual acuity essential
• Sufficiently mobile to push stretchers, wheelchairs, carts, and equipment.
• Lifts and position patients of all weights and heights

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Emergency Dept

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No