Registered Nurse; RN – Clinical Unit Leader – St. Charles Hospital

Overview

Mercy Health. As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Clinical Unit Leader – St. Charles Hospital

The Lead RN/Charge Nurse is responsible for coordinating patient care on a designated unit. In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, this role uses the 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.

• Adjust the schedule and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity, patient population, resources and care design.
• Provide staff guidance and clinical support; oversee unit responsibility in the absence of the unit leader.
• Maintain current knowledge of environmental safety standards and infection control; utilize appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding nursing interventions and plan of care.
• Round on patients to evaluate safety, quality and patient experience.
• Serve 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 participate in interprofessional collaborative practice to ensure care coordination, continuity of care and optimal patient experience.
• Communicate effectively and follow through with other departments as necessary to resolve operational problems.
• Participate in ongoing quality monitoring and performance improvement through monitoring activities and evaluation of unit-based results; provide suggestions for studies.
• Facilitate appropriate patient placement and safe, efficient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
• Provide feedback and mentoring to nursing and support staff.
• Foster teamwork, mutual respect, open communication and conflict resolution; manage conflict in a timely, direct and positive manner.
• Support the mission and vision of the organization and adhere to policies.
• Practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts of the Nursing Professional Practice Model.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

• Current RN license in the state they are working or covered by compact (required)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) (preferred upon hire; must obtain prior to entering patient care setting)
• Certifications required based on the unit(s) overseen and their specific requirements:
• PALS (preferred)
• ACLS (preferred)
• NRP (preferred)
• TNCC (preferred)
• ENPC (preferred)
• National Board Certification (preferred)
• Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred)

• 2 years nursing experience with 1 year minimum 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 desired behaviors and manage undesired behaviors
• Interpersonal and patient care communications
• Relationship building and customer service
• Application of high reliability concepts
• Care Delivery Models and Patient Care Delivery across the continuum
• Clinical outcomes, education and development practices
• Evidence-based practices
• Hospital policies and procedures; nursing and clinical best practices and research
• Nursing professional practice; patient care services
• Performance improvement and quality clinical care
• Quality improvement and regulatory standards
• Risk management and patient safety program familiarity
• Able to learn from setbacks and failures
• Change management; foundational leadership
• Mentor others and succession planning
• Advocacy; accountability for actions and decisions
• Open to feedback and coaching; uphold ethical principles and corporate compliance
• Analyzing data or information; problem solving
• Staffing and workforce management based on matrix; strategic planning and development
• Union environments experience

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 insurance, 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.

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