Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Nurse Coordinator
010 - UHS Wilson Medical Center
Johnson City, NY
5x8 hrs

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas which require working in proximity to other employees and patients. Rooms are air conditioned and heated.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting.
• Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
• PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by UHS Hospitals Infection Control policies.

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information

• Clinical – Access to patient information that is not restricted (an example of restricted information is ARU) – Level 3

Staff Supervised

• Not Applicable

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

Education/Experience

• Minimum Required:
  • A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Preferred:
  • Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
  • Two (2) years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting
  • Previous Charge Nurse experience

License/Certification

• Minimum Required:
  • Current New York State Registered Nurse License
  • CPR certification within 3 months of hire
  • ACLS within one year of hire
• Preferred:
  • Professional certification in a related nursing specialty
  • PALS

United Health Services (UHS) has a great new opportunity and is hiring a Nurse Unit Coordinator! The Unit Coordinator on this unit assists in the coordination of the daily operation of a unit. Promote a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care. Function as a clinical resource and role model, monitor staff assignments and performance, identify potential problems, participate in Quality Improvement activities, under the direction of the Nursing Manager and in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, UHS and the Nursing Division Policies and Philosophy. At UHS, we believe that every connection matters—from the way we support our patients in critical moments to how we empower our teams to grow and succeed. If you're ready to contribute to strategic planning, drive departmental goals, and lead with empathy in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to make a meaningful impact where every connection truly counts. #IND2