Unit Coordinator - Full Time

• →Assists in the development, implementation and enforcement of policies and procedures which support the Hospital's mission, goals and objectives as requested by the Unit Director.
• →Assists in the development of the annual departmental budget and operates within budgetary guidelines.
• →Recommends and ensures appropriate staffing levels.
• →Allocates resources according to priorities as requested by the Unit Director.
• →Generates creative solutions and attention to detail.
• →Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• →Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• →Develops alternative solutions.
• →Seeks increased responsibilities. Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.
• →Demonstrates persistence and follow through even when faced with adversity or challenges.
• →Delegates appropriately and generates enthusiasm for the work, setting the example by own actions.
• →Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• →Exhibits sound and accurate judgment in decision making.
• →Sets clear performance expectations and holds people accountable.
• →Writes clearly and informatively. Varies writing style to meet needs.
• →Serves as a liaison between administration, the physicians, and ancillary departments in order to affect positive outcomes on the unit.
• →Assists the Director in ensuring that staff complies with mandatory education, licensure requirements, mandatory health requirements, etc.
• →Routinely monitors staff performance and initiates appropriate corrective action/evaluation in a timely manner as directed.
• →Provides ongoing monitoring of the quality of care, initiating audits in collaboration with the Unit Director.
• →Maintains current knowledge of regulatory requirements and implements changes as appropriate in collaboration with Director of Quality Management and the Unit Director.
• →Incorporates healthy workforce in daily practice

• Graduate of School of Nursing
• Current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or compact state license as Registered Nurse
• BLS-CPR certified
• ACLS and PALS certification required
• Three years of clinical experience preferred along with a leadership component such being a Charge Nurse.

• Work may require evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and/or a flexible schedule depending on the needs of the unit/department/service.
• Requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations and conflict resolution..
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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