MSU Specialist

## MSU Specialist Apply:
Colfax, WA:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
JR100520
*** Rewarding career. Competitive salary. Outstanding benefits.
*** The Medical Surgical Unit Lead is a registered nurse who serves as a clinical resource, educator, staffing coordinator, and operational lead for the Medical Surgical Unit (MSU). This position maintains an active bedside nursing role while supporting the department's operational and educational needs. They work directly with the Director of Inpatient Services.

The Medical Surgical Unit Lead assists with department staffing and scheduling, onboarding and competency development for Medical Surgical Unit staff, and developing cross-training programs that prepare qualified nurses from other areas of the hospital to safely provide care within MSU. The position promotes safe, high-quality, patient-centered medical-surgical care while helping strengthen workforce flexibility, clinical readiness, and continuity of inpatient services.

The Medical Surgical Unit Lead functions as a clinical and operational resource and works collaboratively with the Director of Inpatient Services as well as other nursing leaders. The position assists with day-to-day coordination, staffing, scheduling, education, competency development, quality improvement, and assigned projects but does not independently exercise managerial authority related to hiring, termination, disciplinary action, performance evaluation, or other responsibilities reserved for the Director of Inpatient Services unless specifically delegated.
** STANDARD EXPECTATIONS
*** Promotes a Positive Working Environment  + Conducts oneself in line with organization’s mission, vision, values and standards of behavior.  + Consistently demonstrates organizational values and standards of behavior.  + Accepts new responsibilities and challenges with a positive attitude.  + Consistently adheres to organizational policy.  + Assists in improving inter-department processes.
* Communicates Effectively  + Builds relationships and works collaboratively with other staff.  + Provides timely operational updates to supervisor.  + Responds to communications in a timely manner.
* Performs Duties Efficiently and Effectively  + Assists in development of department procedures and competencies and training of staff.  + Functions as the area resource and Subject Matter Expert.  + Acts in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.  + Performs other duties as assigned.
** DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
** Clinical Practice and Bedside Care
* Works regularly scheduled bedside shifts within MSU and maintains clinical competency in acute medical-surgical nursing.
* Provides safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult inpatients within the scope of services provided by the organization.
* Serves as a clinical resource for nursing staff during assigned shifts.
* Supports recognition and management of changes in patient condition and clinical emergencies according to organizational policies, established clinical protocols, and provider direction.
* Collaborates with medical staff, ancillary departments, emergency services, pharmacy, rehabilitation, care coordination, and other clinical partners to support coordinated patient care.
* Maintains competency with MSU equipment, medications, documentation requirements, policies, and clinical procedures.

Staffing and Scheduling
* Assists nursing leadership with development and maintenance of the MSU staffing schedule.
* Monitors current and anticipated staffing needs and coordinates with staff and nursing leadership to address schedule changes, time-off requests, coverage needs, and potential staffing gaps.
* Evaluates staffing patterns, patient census and acuity, staff competencies, and workforce…