Patient Care Leader (RN) Clinical Decision Unit
About The Position
The Patient Care Leader provides operational and clinical leadership to the Clinical Decision Unit during an assigned shift and serves as a clinical resource. The role leads and coordinates patient-centered, compassionate, holistic care and promotes accountability for evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, and improved outcomes through performance improvement activities. The Patient Care Leader anticipates and secures resources for the assigned shift and the following 24 hours, supports creation and oversight of the department schedule, and ensures schedule and timecard changes are accurately recorded. The position also performs the principal duties and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse and serves as a role model for professional practice. The Clinical Decision Unit at Magnet-designated Sherman Hospital provides short-term monitoring, testing, and treatment while clinicians determine whether patients need hospital admission or can be safely discharged. The unit describes its team as collaborative, supportive, and engaged, with nurses ranging from new graduates to experienced professionals and nursing assistants with diverse skills and perspectives.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- At least 2 years of nursing experience.
- Strong clinical skills.
- Ability to lead in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work cohesively with a diverse work group.
- Ability to use critical thinking and make timely decisions.
- Ability to assess the skills and abilities of others.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing experience that includes charge nurse duties or another nursing unit leadership capacity.
Responsibilities
- Provide operational and clinical leadership to the unit during the assigned shift, including serving as a clinical resource.
- Lead the provision and coordination of patient-centered, compassionate, and holistic care.
- Promote accountability for evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, and improved outcomes through performance improvement activities.
- Anticipate and secure appropriate resources for the assigned shift and the next 24 hours.
- Support creation and oversight of the department schedule and ensure schedule and timecard modifications are accurately reflected.
- Perform the principal duties and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse and serve as a role model for professional practice.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
