Clinical Unit Leader — Surgical Unit - Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours 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.

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.

• Adjust the schedule and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity, patient population, resources & care design.
• Provide guidance of staff, clinical support, and oversee responsibility for the unit 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.
• Function as a clinical resource and role model for staff; may serve as a preceptor.
• Actively involve in interprofessional collaborative practice within the care delivery system to ensure care coordination and continuity of care and optimal patient experience.
• Communicate effectively and follow through with other departments as necessary to resolve operational problems.
• Participate in the ongoing quality monitoring and performance improvement program through monitoring activities, evaluation of unit-based results, suggestions for studies.
• Facilitate appropriate patient placement and safe, efficient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Provide feedback and mentoring to nursing and support staff.
• Create an environment of teamwork, mutual respect, conflict management. Foster and encourage open communication and conflict resolution among staff members. Manage conflict in a timely, direct and positive manner.
• Support mission and vision of the organization and adhere to BSMH policies.
• BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

• Current RN license in state of work or covered by compact (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to entering patient care setting)
• Certifications required based on the unit(s) that the leader oversees and the requirements for those specific units:
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred)
• TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (preferred)
• ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (preferred)
• National Board Certification Specialty (preferred)
• Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred)

• 2 years nursing experience with 1 year minimum clinical experience in the acuity level of desired area (preferred)

• Build collaborative relationships
• Collaborate with physicians and other medical staff
• Conflict resolution
• Effective oral communication
• Establish an environment that values diversity
• Facilitate consensus building
• Facilitate group…