RN - Clinical Leader/Assistant Unit Manager - ICU

Overview Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description: 2 South is a 30 bed unit inclusive of Adult Trauma, Neuro, Cardiothoracic, Surgical and Medical ICU patients. (Mixed patient populations). Accountability Objectives The Clinical Leader is a collaborative leader of the care team and is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the optimal provision of care through daily management of unit operations as prescribed by the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. The Clinical Leader is accountable to practice in accordance with the standards established/endorsed by St Joseph Mercy Oakland (SJMO) leadership and by external regulators and accreditation agencies. The Clinical Leader actively promotes the SJMO Model of Care and the nursing profession, in fulfillment of the SJMO Quality Plan for Nursing. The Clinical Leader is accountable to drive nursing practice through facilitation of shared governance. The Clinical Leader is expected to abide by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Position Qualifications Minimum Education, Licensure / Certification And Experience Required. Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensure / Certification Active license to practice nursing in the State of Michigan Certification by a nationally recognized nursing organization is preferred Membership in a professional nursing organization is preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) for all inpatient bedside care areas, and inpatient and outpatient surgical services required within 45 days from date of hire or transfer. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required for specified care areas (AICU, CCU, PACU, Critical Care Nurse Res Pool, Cath Lab, Ambulatory Surgery, Emergency Department, Clinical Decision Unit) required within 6 months from date of hire or transfer. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for specified care areas as follows: labor and delivery, neonatal intensive care required within 12 months from date of hire or transfer. Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification (EFM-c) is required for specified areas as follows: Labor and Delivery, Antenatal, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, obtained within the first 12 months from date of hire or transfer. NIH Stroke Scale for specified care areas such as AICU, CCU, emergency department, critical care NRP, and neuroscience required within 6 months of date of hire or transfer. FIM credentialing for specified care areas such as inpatient rehabilitation required within 6 months of hire or transfer. Special Skill / Aptitudes Ability to use critical thinking, logic and reasoning to address complex situations. Ability to serve as a teacher, mentor, and coach to patients, students, and other care team members to advance the profession of nursing and optimize patient outcomes. Ability to organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Analytical skills necessary to organize and oversee care team members and assist in developing and administering policies and procedures. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to deal with hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups. Continuously seeks opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative resolution finding. Demonstrates responsiveness to needs of patients, other care team members, and self. Ability to use and integrate positive approaches to meet diverse patient needs, optimize resources, and adapt care processes to healthcare changes. Excellent customer service orientation skills to deal effectively with hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups. Experience Two years of experience in healthcare related field preferred, with demonstrated leadership ability. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trinity Health MI