Nursing Unit Coordinator- WMC ICU

Essential Functions:
Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that are performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Consistently meets or exceeds expectations for a Registered Nurse including the use of Nursing Process to assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement and evaluate nursing care; evidence‐based practice; patient‐centered care; education for patients and families; administration of medications; collaboration with the health care team, productivity and effective resources utilization; participation in Shared Governance; support of a learning environment; and professional development.

• Collaborates with the Charge Nurse regarding patient care assignments.

• Functions as a consultant for unit nursing staff and a liaison for interdisciplinary team members.

• Coordinates staff scheduling.

• Partners with the Nurse Manager to lead performance improvement initiatives, ensure patient and staff safety, and resolve any patient or unit issues.

• Plans and or participates in the orientation of new personnel.

• Provides direction to students and faculty.

• Plans, develops and provides unit education in conjunction with the Nurse Manager.

• Participates in performance evaluation by providing feedback to the Nurse Manager.

Non‐Essential Functions:
Duties the employee may perform that are not essential as defined in the job description.

• Participates in the Clinical Ladder Program as knowledge and expertise develops.

• Will perform other duties as assigned