RN, Clinical Staff Leader - CH Oncology

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center who provides direct and indirect patient care and is responsible for the assigned shift. The Clinical Staff Leader formulates and executes a plan with the oncoming staff leader as department needs require, and oversees daily unit operations when scheduled. The role supports quality and safety, service excellence, staff development, education, financial stewardship, communication with physicians and service lines, and community outreach. It also demonstrates mastery of patient care and evidence-based practice, leads by example, and embraces change through positive interactions.

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 areas requiring special education.
Current licensure to practice nursing in Tennessee.
BLS completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
Unit-specific approved certification.
Certified training as required by the area of practice.
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 preferred.
Minimum of two years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily unit operations when scheduled and coordinate shift plans with the oncoming staff leader.
Maintain updates to the Visual Management Board and ensure bedside reporting occurs daily.
Implement HCAHPS initiatives and ensure adherence to clinical bundles, including CLABSI and CAUTI prevention practices.
Ensure hand hygiene, including wash-in and wash-out practices, and bare-below-the-elbows requirements in clinical areas.
Participate in and lead committees and quality initiatives; maintain the area according to established standards and guidelines.
Ensure TJC/DNV compliance and promptly escalate concerns involving rules and regulations.
Enforce hourly rounding and bedside shift reports; de-escalate situations and implement service recovery.
Track unit-specific metrics and progress toward goals and objectives.
Assist with staff recruitment, retention, and onboarding; identify and develop staff for Clinical Staff Leader roles.
Facilitate effective communication with ancillary departments and medical staff; communicate concerns to leadership and identify corrective solutions.
Delegate tasks appropriately based on each individual's skill level; coach and counsel staff to improve performance.
Conduct performance reviews collaboratively with department management and work with the Director/Manager to facilitate monthly staff meetings.
Facilitate orientation experiences for new staff and identify education opportunities for self and staff.
Review staff members' care and provide constructive feedback to support their development.
Manage productivity by adjusting staffing to census and acuity; analyze staffing needs for the shift and the next 24 hours.
Monitor supply costs, maintain established PAR levels, and ensure timely patient placement according to the department matrix.
Complete Kronos according to guidelines, update the daily schedule to reflect actual staffing, and monitor time and attendance with corrective action as needed.
Communicate effectively with physicians and service lines.
Assist with community outreach programs and opportunities, such as health fairs and community events.
Demonstrate mastery of patient assessment, treatment, care planning, patient education, and evidence-based practice; model effective work habits and professional relationships and respond positively to change.