Nurse Leader

Nurse Leader

Job Summary: Responsible to develop an overall view of patients, family and caregivers by establishing strong partnerships dedicated to optimal care. The NL facilitates the delivery of optimal patient care by the healthcare team through delegation, facilitation, collaboration, critical thinking and prioritization. The NL is accountable for the management of care and the care environment by ensuring effective communication through all members of the healthcare team. Independently plans and provides excellent professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders, established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice, Indiana Nurse Practice Act, and the ANA Code of Ethics.

Qualifications

Education: Nurses with an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), hired/rehired or transferred from a non‐nursing position prior to 12/1/17 are grandfathered into the role and not required to obtain BSN. As of June 1, 2021, a BSN degree will be required upon hire. License & Cert: Valid Indiana Registered Nurse license required. Must have current CPR certification. Additional certifications may be required for specified areas. Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse. To view addendums, go to the job description page on Parkview's intranet. Experience: Must have 2‐3 years of experience in area of specialty applying for NL role. Other Qualifications: Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

About Us

Parkview Health is a not-for-profit, community-owned health system serving Indiana and northwest Ohio. The system includes 16 hospitals, a large, integrated medical group, and more than 17,500 co-workers. Our team has earned national recognition for excellence in safety, quality, patient experience, and workplace culture. Core service lines include heart and vascular care, orthopedics, neurosciences, trauma, cancer, behavioral health, and women's and children's services. Through our employed physician network, outpatient centers, hospice, laboratory services, and research and education programs, we deliver coordinated, community-based care across the region.

About the Team

5 North Surgical is a 36‑bed medical‑surgical unit located on the fifth floor of Parkview Regional Medical Center, caring for a mix of medical and surgical patients with varying levels of acuity based on their phase of recovery. The majority of patients are recovering from general surgery or colorectal procedures, creating a dynamic postoperative care environment. The unit supports comprehensive recovery and progression of care through collaboration among staff and the use of patient care technicians. 5 North Surgical emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care throughout the surgical recovery process.