Clinical Nurse- Lead - South Portland

Clinical Nurse
- Lead
- South Portland - 95893

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Northern Light Mercy Hospital |US:

ME:

South Portland | Nursing- RN | Full Time

Salary range-  USD

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.

Northern Light Mercy Hospital

Department:Primary Care
- South Portland

Position is located: Northern Light South Portland

Work Type:Full Time

Work Schedule:Variable

Salary Range : $ 39.18 - $60.12

Exempt:
No

Summary:

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.

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.

Northern Light Mercy Hospital

Department:Primary Care - South Portland

Position is located: Northern Light South Portland

Work Type:Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule:Variable

Salary Range : $ 39.18 - $60.12

Exempt:
No