Clinical Unit Leader - Inpatient Surgery Department - The Jewish Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Deer Park, OH

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About The Position

The Clinical Unit Leader (Lead RN/Charge Nurse) coordinates patient care on a designated inpatient surgery unit. In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, the role uses 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 leader provides clinical guidance and support, and oversees the unit in the unit leader’s absence. The role also serves as a clinical resource and role model for staff and may act as a preceptor.

The position works with patients, families, staff, physicians, and other departments to support safe, coordinated care and an optimal patient experience. It contributes to quality monitoring and performance improvement, supports staff development and conflict resolution, and upholds the organization’s mission, policies, and Nursing Professional Practice Model. This description is not exhaustive; other job-related duties may be assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of employment 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.
• Experience: two years of nursing experience, including at least one year of clinical experience at the acuity level of the desired area, is preferred.
• Skills and abilities include collaborative relationship building; collaboration with physicians and other medical staff; conflict resolution; effective oral and written communication; interpersonal and relationship-building skills; establishing an environment that values diversity; consensus building and facilitating group discussions; and inspiring desired behaviors while managing undesired behaviors.
• Knowledge and abilities include application of high-reliability concepts; care delivery models and care across the continuum; clinical outcomes; education and developmental practices; evidence-based practice; hospital policies and procedures; nursing and clinical best practices and research; nursing professional practice; patient care services; performance and quality improvement; regulatory standards; risk management; and patient safety programs, including identifying risks and responding to recommendations.
• Leadership and professional skills include learning from setbacks and failures; change management; foundational leadership; mentoring; succession planning; advocacy; accountability for actions and decisions; receptiveness to feedback and coaching; and upholding ethical principles and corporate compliance standards.
• Additional skills include analyzing data or information; customer service; human resources and information management; technology; people management and leadership; problem solving; staffing and managing staffing based on a matrix; strategic planning and management; workforce development planning; and working in union environments.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Adjust schedules and patient assignments in response to changes in acuity, patient population, resources, and care design.
• Guide staff, provide clinical support, and oversee unit operations 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.
• Round on patients to evaluate safety, quality, and patient experience.
• Serve as a resource to staff, patients, and family members to support effective communication.
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff and potentially act as a preceptor.
• Participate in interprofessional collaborative practice to coordinate and maintain continuity of care and promote an optimal 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.
• Foster teamwork, mutual respect, open communication, and conflict resolution; manage conflict in a timely, direct, and positive manner.
• Support the organization’s mission and vision, follow BSMH policies, and practice in accordance with 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. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed