Clinical Staff Leader - East GI Lab - Full-Time

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center, the Clinical Staff Leader is responsible for direct and indirect patient care and for the assigned shift. The role formulates and executes a plan in coordination with the oncoming staff leader as the department requires. The role supports daily unit operations, including quality and safety, service excellence, staffing and staff development, education, finance, growth, and community outreach. Responsibilities include maintaining quality standards and regulatory compliance, supporting patient experience initiatives, developing staff, managing shift staffing and resources, and demonstrating strong clinical practice and professional leadership.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee; non-Tennessee residents must obtain Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state within three months of hire.
Clinical experience.
Evidence of leadership abilities.
Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills, organizational functions, policies and regulations, current trends and developments, nursing principles and practices, and applicable areas requiring special education.
BLS completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
ACLS obtained within the first three months of hire.
Unit-specific approved certification.
Certified training as required by the area of practice.
Specialty certification within one year of becoming eligible to take the exam for the area of practice.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Minimum of two years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain continuous updates to the Visual Management Board and ensure bedside reporting occurs daily.
Ensure HCAHPS initiatives are implemented and appropriate care bundles, including CLABSI and CAUTI bundles, are followed.
Ensure hand hygiene practices are completed, including washing in and out and observing bare-below-the-elbows requirements in clinical areas.
Participate in and lead committees and quality initiatives; maintain the area according to established standards and guidelines.
Maintain Joint Commission (TJC) compliance and promptly and effectively escalate concerns relating to rules and regulations.
Enforce hourly rounding and bedside shift reports; de-escalate situations and implement service recovery.
Track unit-specific metrics and progress toward goals and objectives.
Assist with recruitment, retention, and onboarding of staff; identify staff for Clinical Staff Leader development and support their growth.
Facilitate effective communication with ancillary departments and medical staff, communicate concerns to leadership, and identify corrective solutions.
Delegate tasks appropriately based on each individual's skill level; coach and counsel staff to enhance performance.
Conduct performance reviews in collaboration with department management and collaborate with the Director/Manager to facilitate monthly staff meetings.
Facilitate orientation opportunities for new staff, identify education opportunities for self and staff, and review staff care to provide constructive feedback.
Manage productivity by adjusting staffing based on census and acuity; analyze staffing needs for the shift and the next 24 hours.
Monitor supply costs, maintain established PAR levels, and ensure timely patient placement according to the department matrix.
Complete Kronos according to guidelines, update the daily schedule to reflect actual staffing, and monitor time and attendance, taking corrective action when needed.
Communicate effectively with physicians and service lines.
Assist with community outreach programs and opportunities, such as health fairs and community events.
Demonstrate mastery of patient care, including assessment, treatment, care planning, patient education, and evidence-based practice.
Lead by example through good work habits and effective professional relationships, and embrace change while emphasizing positive interactions.