Clinical Unit Leader - 5th Floor Intermediate - St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Saint Joseph, OH

22h•Onsite

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 healthcare team and sustain an environment that promotes excellent clinical practice and customer satisfaction while supporting efficient and productive use of resources. The role provides guidance and clinical support to staff and oversees the unit in the unit leader’s absence. The position supports Mercy Health’s mission and vision and follows BSMH policies and the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model. The position is with the 5th Floor Intermediate department at St. Joseph Warren Hospital and has a night shift schedule of 36 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state of employment or a compact-covered license is required.
BLS Basic Life Support certification is required before entering a patient care setting and must be obtained from an approved source.
Certifications required for the unit(s) overseen must be held in accordance with the requirements for those units.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Two years of nursing experience, including at least one year of clinical experience at the acuity level of the desired area, is preferred.
Demonstrated capabilities and knowledge relevant to collaborative relationships, communication, conflict resolution, diversity, consensus building, group facilitation, relationship building, care delivery, clinical outcomes, evidence-based practice, quality and performance improvement, regulatory standards, risk management, patient safety, leadership, mentoring, staffing, people management, workforce development, problem solving, and related nursing practices.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Two years of nursing experience with at least one year of clinical experience in the desired area’s acuity level.
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 in a specialty.
Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification.

Responsibilities

Adjust schedules and patient assignments in response to changes in acuity, patient population, resources, and care design.
Guide and support staff and oversee the unit 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 the plan of care; serve as a resource to staff, patients, and families.
Round on patients to evaluate safety, quality, and patient experience.
Serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff, and possibly act as a preceptor.
Collaborate with the interprofessional care team to coordinate and ensure continuity of care and an optimal patient experience.
Communicate and follow through with other departments to resolve operational problems.
Participate in quality monitoring and performance improvement by monitoring activities, evaluating unit-based results, and suggesting studies.
Facilitate appropriate patient placement and safe, efficient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Provide feedback and mentoring to nursing and support staff.
Promote 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 BSMH policies and the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.