RN Clinical Leader - Med Surg (Marion)
About The Position
The RN Clinical Leader for Medical Unit 1 / 2 East provides leadership and coordinates the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of program services within the area of responsibility. The role assures quality, service, and satisfaction goals are met, monitors efficient resource utilization and financial performance, and ensures productivity standards. The RN Clinical Leader collaborates with department leaders on day-to-day operations and may provide direct patient care when needed. The position coordinates interdisciplinary care and staffing, supports staff recruitment, development, orientation, performance feedback, and supervision, and participates in committees and initiatives to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes. It also conducts audits and patient or associate rounds, provides coaching, and assists the direct manager with budget needs and cost-effective use of departmental resources. 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Perform clinical operations and supervisory duties to ensure quality, service, and satisfaction for clients served.
- Provide direct care when needed and appropriate, 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 participate in treatment of patients and families to achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Serve as a central resource person and maintain open and accurate communication for all customers.
- Create efficient schedules for interdisciplinary staff and patients to ensure an appropriate staff and skill mix.
- Establish systems, processes, standards, and structure, working collaboratively with Leadership to support smooth operations, safety, patient satisfaction, effective service delivery, and desired results.
- Participate in recruitment activities.
- Develop staff, act 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 tandem with Leadership, through staff 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 observe and obtain 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 with identifying and maintaining budget needs through cost-effective practice.
- Ensure cost-efficient use of department resources.
- Focus on safety, quality, and efficiency when performing job duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
