Clinical Nurse- Lead - South Portland - 95893

Clinical Nurse- Lead - South Portland

Northern Light Mercy Hospital | US:ME:South Portland | Nursing- RN | Full Time

Salary range- $39.18-$60.12

Description

The Clinical Nurse Lead is a clinically expert practitioner in the department served. The incumbent is responsible for the practice of nursing according to the Rules and Regulations defined in the State of Maine Nurse Practice Act, Hospital Standards of Care/Practice, policies, and procedures. The Clinical Nurse Lead works closely with the Manager of the unit to maintain clinical practice, quality of care and staff education through coordination of unit-based education, development of quality initiatives and participation with competencies and staff orientation. The Clinical Nurse Lead is responsible for the delivery of patient care to assigned patients, when necessary, and for exercising independent judgment in the delegation to and supervision of other qualified staff. The incumbent may have access to highly confidential patient, employee and/or proprietary information, and must handle & protect the information in accordance with hospital & system policies, HIPAA requirements and the highest level of ethical standards. The incumbent is responsible for reporting all security events, potential events, or other security risks to the organization. The incumbent is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position and conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission and Values of Hospital.

Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Demonstrates exemplary clinical skills at the PN III or PN IV level.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Exercises independent judgment in delegating patient care to other qualified staff.
• Ensures adherence to clinical policy and consistency in practice.
• Consistently demonstrates the clinical skills necessary to provide safe patient care.
• Anticipates problems and intervenes appropriately to prevent/minimize negative patient care outcomes.
• Assists in planning and implementing evidenced based standard of care.
• Proficient with equipment, IT and unit-based resources.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively handle actual or potential emergency situations calmly and directs others in such situations.
• Coaches and mentors colleagues to advance skills and support.
• Assesses and teaches clinical competency.
• Ensures appropriate utilization of Teletracking and Patient Transport electronic systems.
• Conducts an ongoing assessment of clinical practice on the unit/department.
• Recognizes patterns/trends and refers such to the manager for follow-up as appropriate.
• Collaborates with clinical staff and other disciplines regarding the care of highly complex patients.

Performance Improvement

• Assists with coordination of all unit-based quality improvement projects.
• Works closely with the unit-based QI representatives to collect data, analyze/evaluate information, formulate recommendations and implement change that provides safe, efficient and effective patient care outcomes.
• Monitors outcomes, recognizes patterns/trends and refers such to the manager for follow-up as appropriate.
• Promotes evidenced-based practice through research and participation in development, review and revision of unit policies and procedures.
• Provides education to staff for practice improvement.

Education

• Assists with development and administration of annual educational needs assessment.
• Implements an education plan according to needs assessment through collaboration with the Professional Development Department.
• Demonstrates effective teaching/coaching skills.
• Updates and coordinates unit-based orientation to compliment division-wide orientation.
• Develops, maintains, and tracks unit-based competencies.

Professional Practice/Leadership

• Provides input into staff performance evaluations. Incumbent may perform staff evaluations as approved by Director or Vice President
• Exercises independent judgment in recommending discipline of staff to the Manager, Director, or Vice President
• Participates in interview process of new staff and provides recommendations to Manager.
• Supports/coordinates the unit-based Peer Review process. Provides peers with constructive feedback.
• Works closely with the Manager to coordinate daily staffing, scheduling and patient placement.
• Acts as a resource to all staff working in the unit/department.
• Assures staff documentation of competency and compliance and that patient charges are entered.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team to support a healthy workplace environment.
• Maintains membership on the unit-based and Professional Practice Councils to enhance the quality of clinical practice.
• Actively participates and leads implementation of new initiatives.
• Reads and critically analyzes professional literature, shares this knowledge with peers and incorporates this information into his/her practice.
• Maintains contact hours in compliance with certification requirements.
• Assists manager by bringing forward content for staff meetings and coordinates/leads meetings as needed.
• Promotes the Professional Advancement Program.
• Takes timely and appropriate actions to resolve identified issues. Works to resolve conflict and establish a team effort to problem solving.
• Maintains staff confidentiality.
• Develops/maintains a working knowledge of budget performance ie: capital, supplies, productivity, etc.

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Other Information

• Current State of Maine RN Licensure required.
• BLS certification required.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Prior experience in a Leadership role preferred.

Competencies and Skills

• Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.
• Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials

• Required Registered Nurse

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
• Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
• Potential exposure to noxious odors.
• Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
• Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.

Northern Light Mercy Hospital is a nonprofit acute care hospital in Portland, Maine, and a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. Our work is grounded in compassion, dignity, and service, with a commitment to caring for every member of our community, especially those most in need. At Mercy, people come to work knowing their role matters. Whether at the bedside, in support services, administration, or clinical care, every team member contributes to a culture built on respect, collaboration, and purpose.

We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services, along with multiple primary and specialty care offerings and community-based programs that extend our impact beyond the hospital walls