Registered Nurse, Clinical Care Leader - Dickinson

Sanford Health•Dickinson, ND

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Clinical Care Leader (CCL) role facilitates health care services for patients in cooperation with the health care team and supports overall clinic activities. The role uses clinical reasoning and critical-thinking skills to analyze data and respond appropriately to changing situations, and communicates effectively with peers, inter-professional colleagues, patients, and families. The Clinical Care Leader serves as a mentor to staff, may assist with new staff training and orientation, and participates in department or organizational task forces and committees. The position is based in a clinic setting and has a Monday-through-Friday daytime schedule, with 8-hour day shifts and 40 scheduled hours per week. The role uses the nursing process to provide individualized care, coordinate care, assess and educate patients, perform triage and other nursing interventions, and collaborate with physicians and other inter-professional colleagues. It documents patient information and care in compliance with applicable standards and regulations, uses technology to support quality care, and delegates to and supervises unlicensed personnel while retaining overall nursing accountability. The Clinical Care Leader also supports policy compliance, performance improvement, staff training, risk-management follow-up, and a safe work environment. Compensation is listed as $33.50–$48.00, with a $20,000 sign-on bonus. The position is non-union.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited nursing program, including a program accredited by CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA.
Hold an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where nursing practice occurs, or possess multistate licensure if practicing in an NLC state.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Practice within the legal scope of nursing practice.
A bachelor's degree in Nursing is required in Bismarck and at Sanford USD Medical Center and Clinics in Sioux Falls.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in Nursing is strongly preferred in Fargo, Fargo Network, Bemidji, Sioux Falls Network, and Rapid City.
At least two years of clinical experience is preferred.
Proven ability to lead and inspire teams.
Excellent communication and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to adapt to a dynamic clinic setting.

Responsibilities

Facilitate health care services for patients in cooperation with the health care team.
Use the nursing process to provide individualized nursing care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Coordinate care, assess and educate patients, perform triage, and provide other nursing interventions.
Collaborate with physicians and other inter-professional colleagues to plan, implement, and evaluate care.
Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Use technology to enhance patient care and collaborate with physicians and inter-professional team members.
Delegate to and supervise unlicensed personnel while maintaining overall nursing accountability for patient care.
Mentor staff and assist with the overall activities of the clinic.
Assist with new staff training and orientation regarding operating rules and working standards.
Support implementation of performance-improvement policies and train employees on those policies.
Follow up on risk management and provide clinical staff training as needed.
Oversee daily clinic operations to support smooth workflow.
Support the team through mentoring, coaching, and education.
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and organizational standards.
Collaborate with leadership to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
Participate in, and potentially serve in leadership roles on, department or organizational task forces and committees.
Maintain knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Learn new concepts, processes, and tools for personal development and education.