RN Clinical Leader - Med Surg Ortho

OhioHealth • Grove City, MN

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About The Position

The RN Clinical Leader provides leadership and coordinates the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of program services within the area of responsibility. This role ensures quality, service, and satisfaction goals are met; monitors efficient resource utilization and financial performance; and ensures productivity standards are achieved. The RN Clinical Leader collaborates with department leaders to manage daily department operations.

The role includes clinical operations and supervisory duties, direct patient care when needed, coordination of interdisciplinary care, staff scheduling and development, recruitment participation, performance feedback and supervision, quality-improvement activities, patient and associate rounding, and support for budget and cost-effective resource use. Responsibilities may change and are not exhaustive. As part of a High Reliability Organization, the role requires focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience.
• BSN required at 5 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical operations and supervisory duties to ensure quality, service, and satisfaction for clients served.
• Provide direct care when needed and appropriate while maintaining recognized standards of clinical practice and patient care.
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary team to support patient outcomes and flow, efficient resource use, and patient satisfaction.
• Direct, delegate, and/or participate in treatment of patients and families to achieve optimal health outcomes.
• Serve as a central resource and maintain open, accurate communication with customers.
• Create efficient schedules for interdisciplinary staff and patients, ensuring appropriate staff and skill mix.
• Establish systems, processes, standards, and structures in collaboration with Leadership to support smooth operations, safety, patient satisfaction, effective service delivery, and desired results.
• Participate in recruitment activities.
• Develop staff, serve as a clinical resource, and facilitate learning for interdisciplinary staff.
• Appraise interdisciplinary staff performance and provide formal and informal feedback, goal setting, and ongoing supervision.
• Ensure appropriate staff orientation.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary staff in coordination with Leadership through scheduled meetings, memos, and informational and educational updates.
• Participate in unit- and hospital-based committees and initiatives to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.
• Perform departmental audits.
• Round daily on patients and/or associates to gather information about patient experience and associate satisfaction.
• Provide real-time feedback and coaching to associates on connecting with and anticipating and meeting patient and family needs.
• Act as a communication liaison for students and vendor representatives.
• Assist the direct manager in maintaining and identifying budget needs through cost-effective practice.
• Ensure cost-efficient use of department resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level