Clinical Unit Leader - Inpatient Surgery Department - The Jewish Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Clinical Unit Leader, also described as the 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 foster excellent clinical practice, customer satisfaction, and efficient use of resources. The role provides staff guidance and clinical support, serves as a resource and role model, and oversees the unit in the absence of the unit leader. The position supports Mercy Health’s mission and vision and follows BSMH policies and its Nursing Professional Practice Model. The role is based in the Inpatient Surgery Department at The Jewish Hospital. The schedule is 40 hours weekly on days/afternoons. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred, and a current RN license in the state of employment or through a compact license is required. Two years of nursing experience, including at least one year in the clinical acuity level of the desired area, is preferred. BLS is preferred upon hire and must be obtained from an approved source before entering a patient care setting. Unit-dependent certifications may also apply; listed certifications are preferred. Mercy Health describes its benefits as including competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, 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, backup care for children and elders, tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state where working or a license covered by a compact is required.
BLS Basic Life Support is preferred upon hire and must be obtained from an approved source before entering a patient care setting.
Certifications required depend on the unit(s) overseen and the requirements for those units.
Skills and knowledge include collaborative relationship-building; collaboration with physicians and other medical staff; conflict resolution; effective oral and written communication; interpersonal communication; valuing diversity; consensus building and group facilitation; behavior management; high-reliability concepts; care delivery models; clinical outcomes; evidence-based practices; nursing and clinical best practices and research; hospital policies and procedures; patient safety and risk identification; performance and quality improvement; regulatory standards; patient care services; change management; foundational leadership; mentoring; workforce development; accountability; ethical principles and corporate compliance; data analysis; customer service; information management and technology; people management; problem solving; staffing; and strategic planning.
The job description lists no training requirement.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Two years of nursing experience, including at least one year of clinical experience at the acuity level of the desired area.
BLS Basic Life Support upon hire.
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, and Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification, as applicable to the unit(s) overseen.

Responsibilities

Adjust schedules and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity, patient population, resources, and care design.
Guide staff, provide clinical support, and oversee the unit in the absence of the unit leader.
Maintain knowledge of environmental safety standards and infection control, and use supplies and equipment appropriately.
Communicate with patients and families about nursing interventions and the plan 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 potentially serve as a preceptor.
Participate in interprofessional collaborative practice to coordinate care, maintain continuity, and optimize patient experience.
Communicate and follow through with other departments to resolve operational problems.
Participate in 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, manage conflict, and encourage open communication and conflict resolution among staff.
Manage conflict in a timely, direct, and positive manner.
Support the organization’s mission and vision and adhere to BSMH policies and the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.