Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Unit Leader Labor and Delivery Unit (LD) Memorial Regional Medical Center

divh2Lead Rn/Charge Nurse/h2pThe lead RN/charge nurse 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./ppEssential job functions:/pulliAdjusts the schedule and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity, patient population, resources care design./liliProvides guidance of staff, clinical support, and oversees responsibility for the unit in the absence of the unit leader./liliMaintains current knowledge of environmental safety standards and infection control; utilizes appropriate supplies and equipment./liliCommunicates effectively with patients and their families regarding nursing interventions and plan of care./liliRounds on patients to evaluate safety, quality, and patient experience./liliServes as a resource to staff, patients, and family members to ensure effective communication./liliFunctions as a clinical resource and role model for staff. May serve as a preceptor./liliActively involved in interprofessional collaborative practice within the care delivery system to ensure care coordination and continuity of care and optimal patient experience./liliCommunicates effectively and follows through with other departments as necessary to resolve operational problems./liliParticipates in the ongoing quality monitoring and performance improvement program through monitoring activities, evaluation of unit-based results, suggestions for studies./liliFacilitates appropriate patient placement and safe, efficient admission, transfer, and discharge processes./liliProvides feedback and mentoring to nursing and support staff./liliCreates 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./liliSupports mission and vision of the organization and adheres to BSMH policies./liliBSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH nursing professional practice model./li/ulpThis document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation./ppLicensing/certification:/ppCurrent RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)/ppBLS basic life support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to entering patient care setting)/ppCertifications required based on the unit(s) that the leader oversees and the requirements for those specific units:/pulliPALS pediatric advanced life support (preferred)/liliACLS advanced cardiac life support (preferred)/liliNRP neonatal resuscitation program (preferred)/liliTNCC trauma nurse core curriculum (preferred)/liliENPC emergency nurse pediatric course (preferred)/liliNational board certification specialty (preferred)/liliNurse executive certification or designated specialty certification (preferred)/li/ulpEducation:/ppBachelor of science nursing (preferred)/ppWork experience:/pp2 years nursing experience with 1 year minimum clinical experience in the acuity level of desired area (preferred)/ppTraining:/ppNone/ppLanguage:/ppNone/ppSkills:/pulliBuild collaborative relationships/liliCollaborate with physicians and other medical staff/liliConflict resolution/liliEffective oral communication/liliEstablish an environment that values diversity/liliFacilitate consensus building/liliFacilitate group discussions/liliInspire desired behaviors and manage undesired behaviors/liliInterpersonal communication/liliRelationship building/liliWritten communication/liliApplication of high reliability concepts/liliCare delivery models and patient care delivery across the continuum/liliClinical outcomes/liliEducation and developmental practices/liliEvidence-based practices/liliHospital policies and procedures/liliNursing and clinical best practices and research/liliNursing professional practice/liliPatient care services/liliPerformance improvement/liliQuality clinical care/liliQuality improvement/liliRegulatory standards/liliRisk management/liliWorking knowledge of patient safety programs, identifying risks, and responding to recommendations./liliAble to learn from setback and failures./liliChange management/liliFoundational leadership/liliMentor others/liliSuccession planning/liliAdvocacy/liliHolding self accountable to actions and decisions/liliOpen to receiving feedback and coaching/liliUphold ethical principles and corporate compliance standards/liliAnalyzing data or information/liliCustomer service/liliHuman resources management/liliInformation management and technology/liliPeople management and leadership/liliProblem solving/liliStaffing and managing staffing based on matrix/liliStrategic planning and management/liliWorkforce development planning/liliUnion environments/li/ulpBon secours is an equal opportunity employer./p/div