Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Unit Leader - Mother Infant Unit (MIU) - Memorial Regional Medical Center
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 foster excellent clinical practice, patient satisfaction, efficiency, and productive use of resources. The role provides staff guidance and clinical support and oversees the unit in the unit leader’s absence. The leader also serves as a clinical resource and role model, may precept staff, and mentors nursing and support staff. The role supports safe, coordinated care through patient rounding, effective communication with patients and families, interprofessional collaboration, and coordination of patient placement, admissions, transfers, and discharges. The leader contributes to quality monitoring and performance improvement, promotes teamwork and conflict resolution, and supports the organization’s mission, policies, and Nursing Professional Practice Model. The position is in the Mother/Baby Unit at Memorial Regional Medical Center and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on evenings/nights.
Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of employment or a qualifying compact license.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification from an approved source before entering a patient care setting.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
- Two years of nursing experience, including at least one year of clinical experience in the desired area’s acuity level, is preferred.
- Required certifications depend on the unit(s) overseen and the requirements for those units.
- Skills and knowledge include collaborative relationship building; collaboration with physicians and medical staff; conflict resolution; oral and written communication; diversity awareness; consensus building and group facilitation; leadership, mentoring, and change management; application of high-reliability concepts; care delivery and clinical outcomes; evidence-based practice; nursing best practices and research; performance and quality improvement; regulatory standards and risk management; patient safety and responding to recommendations; ethical conduct and corporate compliance; data analysis, customer service, information management and technology; staffing and workforce planning; people management; and problem solving.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- 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.
- Two years of nursing experience with at least one year of clinical experience in the acuity level of the desired area.
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 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 families to support effective communication.
- Function as a clinical resource and role model; may serve as a preceptor.
- Collaborate with the interprofessional care team to coordinate and maintain continuity of care 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 admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Provide feedback and mentoring to nursing and support staff.
- Promote teamwork, mutual respect, open communication, and conflict resolution among staff; manage conflict promptly and constructively.
- Support the organization’s mission and vision, follow BSMH policies, and deliver care according to the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
