RN, Clinical Staff Leader - CH Oncology

Erlanger•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center who is responsible for direct and indirect patient care. The role is responsible for the assigned shift and for formulating and executing a plan with the oncoming staff leader as the department requires. The Clinical Staff Leader oversees daily unit operations when scheduled, including quality and safety, service excellence, people, education, finance, growth, community engagement, and leadership responsibilities. The role maintains unit quality and safety practices, supports regulatory compliance, tracks unit-specific goals, helps recruit and onboard staff, coaches and develops employees, and collaborates with department leadership. It also manages shift staffing and productivity, monitors supplies and timekeeping, communicates with physicians and service lines, and contributes to community outreach. The position demonstrates strong patient-care practice and leads by example through effective professional relationships and constructive engagement with change.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Clinical experience required.
Evidence of leadership abilities required.
Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills, organizational functions, policies and regulations, current trends and developments, nursing principles and practices, and applicable areas requiring special education.
Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee.
BLS must be completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
Unit-specific approved certification.
Certified training as required by the area of practice.
Obtain specialty certification within one year of exam eligibility for the area of practice.
For non-Tennessee residents, Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

BSN.
Minimum of two years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care and manage responsibilities for the assigned shift in coordination with the oncoming staff leader.
Maintain the Visual Management Board, ensure daily bedside reporting, support HCAHPS initiatives, and ensure adherence to clinical bundles such as CLABSI and CAUTI prevention.
Ensure hand hygiene and bare-below-the-elbows practices are followed in clinical areas.
Participate in and lead committees and quality initiatives, maintain established area standards, and ensure compliance with TJC/DNV requirements; escalate compliance problems promptly and effectively.
Enforce hourly rounding and bedside shift reports, deescalate situations, implement service recovery, and track unit-specific metrics against goals.
Assist with recruiting and retaining staff, onboarding new staff, and identifying and developing staff members for Clinical Staff Leader roles.
Facilitate effective communication with ancillary departments and medical staff; communicate concerns to leadership and identify solutions.
Delegate tasks appropriately according to each individual's skill level, coach and counsel staff, conduct collaborative performance reviews, and work with the Director/Manager to facilitate monthly staff meetings.
Arrange appropriate orientation experiences, identify education opportunities for self and staff, and support staff development through ongoing review of care and constructive feedback.
Manage productivity by adjusting staffing based on census and acuity, assess staffing needs for the shift and following 24 hours, and ensure timely patient placement according to the department matrix.
Monitor supply costs and maintain established PAR levels, complete Kronos requirements according to guidelines, update the daily schedule to reflect actual staffing, and monitor time and attendance with corrective action when needed.
Communicate effectively with physicians and service lines.
Assist with community outreach programs and opportunities, including health fairs and community events.
Demonstrate mastery of patient assessment, treatment, care planning, patient education, and evidence-based practice; lead by example through sound work habits, professional relationships, and positive engagement with change.