Clinical Unit Leader - Labor And Delivery - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Clinical Unit Leader coordinates patient care on a designated unit. In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, the leader uses nursing process and clinical knowledge to coordinate the healthcare team and sustain an environment that promotes excellent clinical practice, customer satisfaction, efficiency, and productivity. The role provides clinical guidance and support to staff and oversees the unit in the absence of the unit leader. Leaders are expected to practice in accordance with the core concepts and intent of the Nursing Professional Practice Model. The position is in Nursing Obstetrics at St. Francis Hospital and serves the patient populations cared for on the assigned unit, from neonates through geriatrics. The leader supports safe, coordinated care, effective communication, quality improvement, and teamwork. The description notes that duties and working conditions listed are not exhaustive and that other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state of employment or a compact-covered license.
Associate degree in nursing or a nursing diploma.
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, 2 years of nursing experience as a Registered Nurse, including at least 1 year of clinical experience in the acuity level of the desired area, is required; this experience is preferred for BSMH.
BLS Basic Life Support is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations. It must be obtained from an approved source before entering a patient care setting.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages and needs of patients served on the assigned unit.
Skills include collaborative relationship building, conflict resolution, oral and written communication, evidence-based nursing practice, patient safety, quality improvement, risk management, staffing, problem solving, leadership, and people management.
Exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn infection-control policies.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent walking and standing, lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, bending, balancing, and other physical activities listed in the posting.

Nice To Haves

BLS Basic Life Support is preferred upon hire for BSMH.
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 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 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 and, when appropriate, 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 appropriate patient placement and safe, efficient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
Provide feedback and mentoring to nursing and support staff.
Build an environment of teamwork and mutual respect, manage conflict, encourage open communication, and promote conflict resolution.
Support the organization's mission and vision and adhere to organizational policies.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and specific needs of patients served on the assigned unit, in accordance with departmental policies.