Clinical Unit Leader - Emergency Department (ED) - West Hospital
About The Position
The Clinical Unit Leader (Lead RN/Charge Nurse) coordinates patient care on a designated unit. In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, the leader applies the nursing process and clinical knowledge to coordinate the health care team and sustain an environment that promotes excellent clinical practice and customer satisfaction while supporting efficient use of resources. The role provides clinical guidance and support to staff and oversees the unit in the absence of the unit leader. The leader supports patient safety, quality, effective communication, care coordination, and efficient patient placement, admission, transfer, and discharge. The position also contributes to quality monitoring and performance improvement, mentors nursing and support staff, and fosters teamwork, mutual respect, and constructive conflict resolution. The role supports the organization’s mission, vision, policies, and Nursing Professional Practice Model.
Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of employment or a license covered by a compact agreement.
- Preferred: two years of nursing experience, including at least one year of clinical experience in the acuity level of the desired area.
- Skills and abilities include collaboration, communication, conflict resolution, relationship building, diversity awareness, consensus building, group facilitation, mentoring, leadership, staffing and workforce planning, problem solving, quality improvement, performance improvement, risk management, patient safety, regulatory knowledge, evidence-based practice, and customer service.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire; it must be obtained from an approved source before entering a patient care setting.
- PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
- ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
- NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
- TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum certification.
- ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course certification.
- National Board Certification Specialty.
- Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification.
- Two years of nursing experience, including at least one year of clinical experience in the acuity level of the desired area.
Responsibilities
- Adjust schedules and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity, patient population, resources, and care design.
- Guide staff, provide clinical support, and oversee unit responsibilities in the absence of the unit leader.
- Maintain knowledge of environmental safety standards and infection control, and use appropriate supplies and equipment.
- 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 for staff, patients, and family members to support effective communication.
- Function as a clinical resource and role model for staff and potentially 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 ongoing quality monitoring and performance improvement, including monitoring activities, evaluating unit-based results, and suggesting studies.
- Facilitate appropriate patient placement and safe, efficient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
- Provide feedback and mentoring to nursing and support staff.
- Promote teamwork and mutual respect, encourage open communication and conflict resolution, and manage conflict in a timely, direct, and positive manner.
- Support the organization’s mission and vision, adhere to BSMH policies, and practice according to the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.
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, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
