RN Nurse Lead; L&D; San Luis Obispo, CA

Registered Nurse, Nurse Lead

Provides unit-based leadership working collaboratively with the Nurse Manager, Director, Physicians, and staff. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Ensures that all patients on the unit receive cost effective, professional care that results in positive outcomes and high patient satisfaction while maintaining the highest level of patient safety.

Assesses and takes steps to improve quality of patient experience.

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience:
  Required
• Master's Degree:
  Preferred
• Five years' technical experience:
  Preferred
• Supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills:
  Required

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice:
  Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
  Preferred

• Provides unit-based leadership in the development and provision of clinical services.
• Fosters an environment of patient and family centered care with special attention to cultural diversity and personal needs.
• Ensures compliance with Patient Safety Goals as identified by The Joint Commission, hospital policy, Quality Measures, and Patient Safety initiatives through unit management and participation in hospital Performance Improvement (PI) Teams.
• Assess the staffing requirements of the unit on an ongoing basis.
• Works with facility services to assure that the department and equipment is maintained in a safe and operational state.