RN Clinical Leader - Observation Unit (Marion)

OhioHealth•Marion, VA

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. The role ensures quality, service, and satisfaction goals are met, monitors resource utilization and financial performance, and assures productivity standards. The Clinical Leader collaborates with department leaders to manage daily operations of the Observation Unit. The role performs clinical operations and supervisory duties, provides direct patient care when needed, coordinates interdisciplinary care, supports staff development and performance, participates in recruitment and improvement initiatives, and assists with budget and resource management. Responsibilities emphasize safety, quality, and efficiency in keeping with OhioHealth’s High Reliability Organization practices. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position on the night shift, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Weekend and shift differentials are available.

Requirements

Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
BSN required by 5 years of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical operations and supervisory duties to ensure quality services 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 achieve effective patient outcomes or flow, efficient resource utilization, and patient satisfaction.
Direct, delegate, and/or engage in treatment of patients and families to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Serve as a central resource person and maintain open, accurate communication with customers.
Create efficient schedules for interdisciplinary staff and patients to ensure an appropriate staff and skill mix.
Establish systems, processes, standards, and structures, collaborating with Leadership to support smooth operations, safety, patient satisfaction, effective service delivery, and desired results.
Participate in recruitment activities.
Perform staff development and act as a clinical resource for interdisciplinary staff, facilitating learning.
Appraise interdisciplinary staff performance and provide formal and informal feedback, goal setting, and ongoing supervision.
Ensure appropriate staff orientation.
Communicate with interdisciplinary staff alongside Leadership through scheduled meetings, memos, and informational and educational updates.
Participate in unit and hospital committees and initiatives to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Perform departmental audits.
Round daily on patients and/or associates to obtain information about patient experience and associate satisfaction.
Provide real-time feedback and coaching to associates on connecting with patients and anticipating and meeting patient and family needs.
Act as a communication liaison for students and vendor representatives.
Assist the direct manager with maintaining and identifying budget needs through cost-effective practices.
Ensure cost-efficient use of department resources.
Focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in performing job duties.