Registered Nurse; RN — Clinical Unit Leader — Progressive Care Unit; PCU — Memorial Regional

Overview

The 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.

Bonus eligibility: External applicants with at least one year of RN experience may be eligible for sign-on bonuses up to $20,000 for day shift and $25,000 for night shift for full-time hours, or up to $10,000 for part-time hours. Internal Bon Secours Memorial Health employees are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.

• Adjusts the schedule and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity, patient population, resources and care design.
• Provides guidance to 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 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 ongoing quality monitoring and performance improvement through monitoring activities and evaluation of unit-based results.
• 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, and open communication; manages conflict in a timely, direct and positive manner.
• Supports the mission and vision of the organization and adheres to policies.
• Practices in accordance with the Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Note:

The document is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as needed.

Current RN license in the state of employment or a compact state (required).

BLS (Basic Life Support) – preferred at hire; must obtain from approved source prior to entering patient care setting.

Certifications required based on the unit overseen (preferred):

• PALS (preferred)
• ACLS (preferred)
• NRP (preferred)
• TNCC (preferred)
• ENPC (preferred)
• National Board Certification (preferred)
• Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – preferred.

2 years nursing experience with at least 1 year of clinical experience in the acuity level of the desired area (preferred).

• Build collaborative relationships
• Collaborate with physicians and other medical staff
• Conflict resolution
• Effective oral and written communication
• Establish an environment that values diversity
• Facilitate consensus building and group discussions
• Inspire and guide desired behaviors; manage undesired behaviors
• Interpersonal communication and relationship building
• Application of high reliability concepts
• Care delivery models and patient care delivery across the continuum
• Clinical outcomes and quality improvement
• Education, development, and evidence-based practices
• Hospital policies and procedures; nursing professional practice
• Patient care services and regulatory standards
• Risk management and patient safety programs
• Data analysis, problem solving, staffing and workforce planning
• Strategic planning and management
• Open to feedback and coaching; uphold ethical principles
• Leadership, mentoring, and succession planning
• Advocacy and accountability
• Union environments familiarity