Charge Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) - St. Francis Downtown

Clinical Unit Leader

The Clinical Unit Leader is responsible for coordinating patient care on a designated unit. In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, this role uses nursing process and clinical knowledge to coordinate members of the health care team to develop and sustain an environment that promotes excellence in clinical practice and customer satisfaction, while striving for optimal efficiency and productivity of all resources.

Essential Job Functions

• Adjusts the schedule and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity, patient population, resources & care design.
• Provides guidance of staff, clinical support, and oversees responsibility for the unit in the absence of the unit leader.
• Maintains current knowledge of environmental safety standards and infection control; Utilizes appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Communicates effectively with patients and their families regarding nursing interventions and plan of care.
• Rounds on patients to evaluate safety, quality, and patient experience.
• Serves as a resource to staff, patients, and family members to ensure effective communication.
• Functions as a clinical resource and role model for staff. May serve as a preceptor.
• Actively involved in interprofessional collaborative practice within the care delivery system to ensure care coordination and continuity of care and optimal patient experience.
• Communicates effectively and follows through with other departments as necessary to resolve operational problems.
• Participates in the ongoing quality monitoring and performance improvement program through monitoring activities, evaluation of unit-based results, suggestions for studies.
• Facilitates appropriate patient placement and safe, efficient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Provides feedback and mentoring to nursing and support staff.
• Creates an environment of teamwork, mutual respect, conflict management. Fosters and encourages open communication and conflict resolution among staff members. Manages conflict in a timely, direct and positive manner.
• Supports mission and vision of the organization and adheres to organizational policies.
• Clinical Unit Leaders are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the Nursing Professional Practice Model

Licensing/Certification

Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire for BSMH, must obtain from approved source prior to entering patient care setting, required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations)

Certifications required based on the unit(s) that the leader oversees and the requirements for those specific units:

• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred)
• TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (preferred)
• ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (preferred)
• National Board Certification Specialty (preferred)
• Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred)

Education

Associate of Nursing, nursing (required) OR Diploma in Nursing (required)

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred for BSMH, required for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations)

Work Experience

2 years nursing experience as a Registered Nurse with 1 year minimum clinical experience in the acuity level of desired area (preferred for BSMH, required for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations)

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.