Clinical Unit Leader - Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Berkeley Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Summerville, SC

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About The Position

The Clinical Unit Leader coordinates patient care on a designated unit. In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, the role applies the nursing process and clinical knowledge to coordinate the healthcare team and sustain an environment that promotes excellence in clinical practice, customer satisfaction, efficiency, and productivity. The leader provides clinical guidance and support to staff and oversees the unit in the absence of the unit leader.

The position serves as a clinical resource and role model, supports care coordination and continuity, contributes to quality monitoring and performance improvement, and helps ensure safe, efficient patient placement and transitions. Clinical Unit Leaders are expected to provide care in accordance with the core concepts and intent of the Nursing Professional Practice Model. The role requires knowledge and skills appropriate to the ages and needs of patients served on the assigned unit, from neonates through older adults.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of employment or coverage by a compact license.
• Associate degree in Nursing or a Diploma in Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations.
• Two years of nursing experience as a Registered Nurse, including at least one year of clinical experience at the acuity level of the desired area; required for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from an approved source is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations and must be obtained before entering a patient-care setting.
• Skills include collaborative relationship building, communication, conflict resolution, clinical and quality improvement practices, patient safety and risk awareness, mentoring, leadership, staffing, problem solving, and people management.

Nice To Haves

• BLS certification is preferred upon hire for BSMH.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
• TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum.
• ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course.
• National Board Certification Specialty.
• Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred for BSMH.
• Two years of RN experience, including one year in the desired area's acuity level, is preferred for BSMH.

Responsibilities

• Adjust schedules and patient assignments in response to changes in acuity, patient population, resources, and care design.
• Guide and support staff and oversee unit responsibilities in the absence of the unit leader.
• Maintain knowledge of environmental safety and infection-control standards and use supplies and equipment appropriately.
• Communicate with patients and families about nursing interventions and plans of care.
• Round on patients to evaluate safety, quality, and patient experience.
• Serve as a resource to staff, patients, and family members to support effective communication.
• Function as a clinical resource and role model for staff and, when applicable, serve as a preceptor.
• Participate in interprofessional collaborative practice to support care coordination, continuity, and patient experience.
• Communicate and follow through with other departments to resolve operational problems.
• Participate in quality monitoring and performance improvement through monitoring, evaluation of unit results, and suggestions for studies.
• Facilitate appropriate patient placement and safe, efficient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Provide feedback and mentoring to nursing and support staff.
• Foster teamwork, mutual respect, open communication, and conflict resolution; manage conflict in a timely, direct, and positive manner.
• Support the organization's mission and vision and adhere to organizational policies.
• Provide age-appropriate care and tailor care to patient data, lifespan development, age, and specific needs in accordance with departmental policies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree