Clin Staff Ldr West Wing 7 Oncology Fulltime ** RN with at least 2 yrs Experience**

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

96d

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and indirect care of the patient. Responsible for assigned shift and formulate a plan and execute with oncoming staff leader as department requires.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee.
• BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward.
• Unit specific approved certification.
• Certified training as required by area of practice.
• Evidence of leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills.
• Knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of current trends and new developments in nursing.
• Applicable knowledge of areas requiring special education.

Nice To Haves

• BSN.
• Minimum of 2 years' clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily operations of the unit when scheduled.
• Ensure continuous updates to the Visual Management Board.
• Ensure bedside reporting occurs daily.
• Accountable for HCAHPs initiatives implementation.
• Execute and ensure adherence to appropriate bundles for CLABSI, CAUTI, etc.
• Ensure Hand Hygiene is completed and bare below the elbows in clinical areas.
• Participate and lead committees and quality initiatives.
• Ensure the area is maintained according to established standards and guidelines.
• Accountable for TJC/DNV compliance and escalate problems relating to rules and regulations.
• Enforce hourly rounding and bedside shift report.
• Deescalate situations and implement service recovery.
• Accountable for unit specific metrics and track progress in meeting goals and objectives.
• Assist in recruitment and retention of staff on unit.
• Assist with onboarding of new staff to the department.
• Identify and monitor staff to develop as Clinical Staff Leaders.
• Facilitate open and effective communication with ancillary departments and medical staff.
• Communicate areas of concern appropriately to leadership and identify solutions.
• Delegate tasks based on skill level of individual.
• Coach and counsel staff to enhance performance.
• Conduct performance reviews in collaboration with Department management.
• Collaborate with Director/Manager to facilitate monthly staff meetings.
• Facilitate appropriate orientation opportunities for new staff.
• Identify education opportunities for self and staff members.
• Assist in the development of staff members by reviewing care provided and offering feedback.
• Manage productivity by flexing staffing based on census and acuity.
• Analyze adequate staffing for shift and next 24 hours.
• Monitor supply costs to maintain within budget.
• Adhere to established PAR levels.
• Responsible for timely patient placement according to department matrix.
• Complete Kronos per guidelines.
• Update daily schedule timely to reflect actual staffing.
• Monitor time and attendance and take corrective action with staff not adhering to policy.
• Communicate effectively with Physicians and service lines.
• Assist with community outreach programs and opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees