Lead Clinical Nurse - Hospice Homes - Night shift - Full-time 0.9 FTE

Sharp HealthCare • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Lead Clinical Nurse provides leadership and coordination of shift operations in a defined clinical area. This role supports patient outcomes and clinical quality, resolves operational issues, manages and develops staff, oversees productivity and resource use, and promotes safety. The position is full-time at 0.9 FTE, working a 12-hour night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM on a 12/36 schedule. Weekend work is required as needed; on-call is not required.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent, pertinent clinical experience.
• Current California Registered Nurse license.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals certification.
• California driver's license.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification.
• Current Food Handler's Card or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Reliable transportation and adequate personal insurance coverage.
• Clean driving record in accordance with the employer's DMV pull notice program and Sharp HealthCare Driver Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Leadership experience.
• HPCC Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate clinical competence in the area of practice and participate in quality improvement activities based on unit priorities.
• Identify clinical learning needs of staff, support their learning, monitor compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and implement plans to improve patient care.
• Collaborate with other disciplines, departments, and physicians to resolve daily operational issues and improve operational flow.
• Facilitate staff prioritization and problem-solving for daily operational issues.
• Complete performance reviews within 30 days of their due dates and keep employee files current, including required health, CPR, licensure, and safety documentation.
• Orient and mentor staff, develop their leadership skills, and assist with learning or performance issues.
• Achieve a productivity score between 98% and 100%, and monitor flexing, on-call, skill mix, overtime, per diem, and registry use.
• Identify or participate in cost-reduction or revenue-enhancement efforts, promote cost-effective supply use, and contribute to meeting budgeted salary expenses.
• Facilitate workers' compensation reporting and documentation, address safety situations, and communicate the rationale for policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Identify staff safety learning needs and support learning and resolution of safety issues.

What This Job Offers

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