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, and holistic care; promotes accountability for evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, and improved outcomes through performance improvement activities; and anticipates and secures the resources needed for the shift and the next 24 hours. The Patient Care Leader supports creation and oversight of the department schedule and ensures schedule and timecard modifications are accurately reflected. The role 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 position is full time, on nights, with a schedule of 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and 36 hours per week. The listed pay range is $41.10–$61.65.
Requirements
- Complete an accredited or approved nursing program.
- Hold a Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
- Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Hold a BSN.
- Have strong clinical skills.
- Be able to lead in a dynamic environment.
- Communicate effectively and work cohesively with a diverse work group.
- Use critical thinking and timely decision-making.
- Be able to assess the skills and abilities of others.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of nursing experience, preferably including charge nurse experience 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 improvement of outcomes through performance improvement activities.
- Anticipate and secure appropriate resources needed for the assigned shift and the next 24 hours.
- Support creation and oversight of the department schedule, ensuring modifications are accurately reflected on the schedule and timecard.
- 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
- Paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Shift, on-call, and other premium pay based on the teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
- Career development programs
- Well-being programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
