Registered Nurse (RN) – Clinical Unit Leader - Surgical Telemetry Unit - Memorial Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Mechanicsville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead RN/Charge Nurse is responsible for coordinating patient care on a designated unit. In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, this role uses nursing process and clinical knowledge to coordinate members of the health care team to develop and sustain an environment that promotes excellence in clinical practice and customer satisfaction, while striving for optimal efficiency and productivity of all resources. This position may be eligible for a bonus for external applicants with at least one year of RN experience. Internal BSMH associates are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.

Requirements

Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to entering patient care setting)
2 years nursing experience with 1 year minimum clinical experience in the acuity level of desired area (preferred)
Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred)
ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred)
TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (preferred)
ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (preferred)
National Board Certification Specialty (preferred)
Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred)

Nice To Haves

Build collaborative relationships
Collaborate with physicians and other medical staff
Conflict resolution
Effective oral communication
Establish an environment that values diversity
Facilitate consensus building
Facilitate group discussions
Inspire desired behaviors and manage undesired behaviors
Interpersonal communication
Relationship building
Written communication
Application of high reliability concepts
Care Delivery Models and Patient Care Delivery across the continuum
Clinical outcomes
Education and developmental practices
Evidence-based practices
Hospital policies and procedures
Nursing and clinical best practices and research
Nursing professional practice
Patient care services
Performance improvement
Quality clinical care
Quality improvement
Regulatory standards
Risk management
Working knowledge of patient safety programs, identifying risks, and responding to recommendations.
Able to learn from setback and failures.
Change management
Foundational leadership
Mentor others
Succession planning
Advocacy
Holding self accountable to actions and decisions
Open to receiving feedback and coaching
Uphold ethical principles and corporate compliance standards
Analyzing data or information
Customer service
Human Resources management
Information management and technology
People management and leadership
Problem solving
Staffing and managing staffing based on matrix
Strategic planning and management
Workforce development planning
Union environments

Responsibilities

Adjusts the schedule and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity, patient population, resources & care design.
Provides guidance of staff, clinical support, and oversees responsibility for the unit in the absence of the unit leader.
Maintains current knowledge of environmental safety standards and infection control; Utilizes appropriate supplies and equipment.
Communicates effectively with patients and their families regarding nursing interventions and plan of care.
Rounds on patients to evaluate safety, quality, and patient experience.
Serves as a resource to staff, patients, and family members to ensure effective communication.
Functions as a clinical resource and role model for staff.
May serve as a preceptor.
Actively involved in interprofessional collaborative practice within the care delivery system to ensure care coordination and continuity of care and optimal patient experience.
Communicates effectively and follows through with other departments as necessary to resolve operational problems.
Participates in the ongoing quality monitoring and performance improvement program through monitoring activities, evaluation of unit-based results, suggestions for studies.
Facilitates appropriate patient placement and safe, efficient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
Provides feedback and mentoring to nursing and support staff.
Creates an environment of teamwork, mutual respect, conflict management.
Fosters and encourages open communication and conflict resolution among staff members.
Manages conflict in a timely, direct and positive manner.
Supports mission and vision of the organization and adheres to BSMH policies.
BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.