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

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Clinical Unit Leader coordinates patient care on a designated unit. In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, the role applies the nursing process and clinical knowledge to coordinate the healthcare team and foster an environment that promotes excellent clinical practice and customer satisfaction while supporting efficient and productive use of resources. The leader provides clinical guidance and support, helps oversee the unit, and supports care coordination, quality improvement, staff development, and safe patient flow. The role is expected to deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intent of the Nursing Professional Practice Model.

The position serves Labor and Delivery at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital. It requires a current RN license in the state of work or under a compact, and an associate degree in nursing or nursing diploma. A BSN is preferred for BSMH and required for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations. Two years of RN experience, including at least one year in the clinical acuity level of the desired area, is preferred for BSMH and required for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations. BLS is preferred upon hire for BSMH and required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations before entering a patient-care setting. Additional unit-specific certifications may be preferred.

The position involves periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads; possible exposure to physical altercations, verbal abuse, restraints, weather, noise, bright lights, hazardous substances, body fluids, and infectious materials; frequent interruptions; and periods working alone. It is primarily walking and standing, with physical demands that include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, balancing, and other movement. Travel to off-site locations may be required, with long-distance or air travel as needed and not exceeding 10%. Universal precautions and personal protective equipment are required.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of employment or coverage by a compact license (required).
• Associate degree in nursing or diploma in nursing (required).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred for BSMH; required for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations).
• Two years of registered nursing experience, including at least one year of clinical experience at the acuity level of the desired area (preferred for BSMH; required for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations).
• BLS Basic Life Support: preferred upon hire for BSMH; required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations from an approved source before entering a patient-care setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care to patients from neonates through geriatrics.
• Skills in collaborative relationship building, communication, conflict resolution, consensus building, group facilitation, and working with physicians and other medical staff.
• Knowledge of nursing practice, clinical best practices, evidence-based care, patient safety, quality improvement, performance improvement, regulatory standards, risk management, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Leadership skills including mentoring, change management, staffing, people management, workforce development, and accountability.
• Ability to analyze information, solve problems, manage information and technology, and provide customer service.
• Ability to uphold ethical principles and corporate compliance standards and to receive feedback and coaching.
• Ability to meet the role's described physical demands and use universal precautions and personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Adjust schedules and patient assignments to address 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 and infection-control standards 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 families to support effective communication.
• Act as a clinical resource and role model for staff and, when appropriate, serve as a preceptor.
• Collaborate across professions to coordinate care, maintain continuity, and support an optimal patient experience.
• Communicate and follow through with other departments to resolve operational problems.
• Participate in quality monitoring and performance improvement through monitoring, evaluating unit 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, mutual respect, open communication, and timely, constructive conflict management and resolution.
• Support the organization's mission and vision and adhere to organizational policies.
• Deliver care consistent with the Nursing Professional Practice Model.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and needs of patients served on the assigned unit, applying life-span growth and development principles and departmental policies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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, and short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree