Clinical Unit Leader - Cardiac Intermediate Care - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Unit Leader coordinates patient care on a designated unit. In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, the leader uses nursing processes and clinical knowledge to coordinate the healthcare team and foster excellence in clinical practice, customer satisfaction, and efficient use of resources. The role provides clinical guidance and support, helps oversee the unit, and serves as a resource and role model for staff, patients, and families. Clinical Unit Leaders are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intent of the Nursing Professional Practice Model. The leader supports safe, coordinated care and unit operations, including patient assignments and placement, admissions, transfers, and discharges. The position participates in quality monitoring and performance improvement, mentors staff, and helps create a respectful, collaborative environment. Care is provided to patients across the lifespan, from neonates through geriatrics, in accordance with departmental policies. This position is in the Cardiac Intermediate Care department at Roper Hospital and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. shift. Working conditions may include high-stress periods, fluctuating workloads, interruptions, exposure to infectious materials and other hazards, and travel to off-site locations. Travel may include long-distance or air travel as needed, not exceeding 10%.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state of employment or a compact license.
Associate of Nursing degree or Diploma in Nursing.
For Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required; it is preferred for BSMH.
For Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations, two years of nursing experience as a Registered Nurse, including at least one year of clinical experience in the acuity level of the desired area; this experience is preferred for BSMH.
BLS Basic Life Support is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations and must be obtained from an approved source before entering a patient-care setting.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages and specific needs of patients served on the assigned unit.

Nice To Haves

BLS Basic Life Support is preferred upon hire for BSMH.
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 in a specialty.
Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification.

Responsibilities

Adjust schedules and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity, patient population, resources, and care design.
Guide and provide clinical support to staff 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 to staff, patients, and family members to support effective communication.
Function as a clinical resource and role model for staff; may serve as a preceptor.
Collaborate across professions to coordinate care, support 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 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 and adhere to organizational policies.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and needs of patients served on the assigned unit, applying lifespan growth and development principles and departmental policies.
Follow universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn infection-control policies.
Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.