What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator - Vascular Intermediate Care Unit position at Sentara?
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator for our Vascular Stepdown/Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) - 9K
Hours: Full Time (36 hr/week)
Overview:
Demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for assigned specialty area and provides clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in a department. Under the direction of the department manager leads safety and quality initiatives, focuses on and simplifies workflow, and contributes to the development of staff. Increase staff satisfaction and promotes excellent (Gold Standard) customer service.
What we are:
9 Kaufman is a 24-bed stepdown intermediate care unit that specializes in vascular surgery, telemetry and renal/pancreas transplant patients. 9 Kaufman is part of the Surgical Specialty Team at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (SNGH). Staffing is comprised of RNs, LPNs, NCPs (nursing care partners) and UAs (unit ambassadors) and CSAs (clinical support associates).
What we do:
Some of 9 Kaufman's vascular surgeries include aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, femoral bypass surgeries and amputations. 9 Kaufman is an extension of the renal/pancreas transplant team to include the outpatient transplant center and all the nurses on 9 Kaufman are specially trained and can sit for the PCCN certification which we will help you obtain. All the beds on 9 Kaufman are monitored beds. 9 Kaufman cares for a variety of patients with telemetry needs, providing an environment conducive to extensive learning and skill development. You will be exposed to many types of patients on 9 Kaufman aiding in your ability to provide great care to anyone that chose Sentara Norfolk General Hospital to meet their healthcare needs.
Nurse to patient ratio on 9 Kaufman is 1:4.
Education
- Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN Required
Certification/Licensure
- Registered nursing License (Required)
- BLS required within 90 days of hire
Experience
- 18 months revelant RN experience required
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