Role OverviewThe Clinical Unit Leader is responsible for coordinating patient care on a designated unit, using 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.
What You Will Do
Adjusts the schedule and patient assignments, provides guidance of staff, maintains current knowledge of environmental safety standards and infection control, communicates effectively with patients and their families, and rounds on patients to evaluate safety, quality, and patient experience.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The Clinical Unit Leader will serve as a resource to staff, patients, and family members to ensure effective communication, and will actively be involved in interprofessional collaborative practice within the care delivery system to ensure care coordination and continuity of care and optimal patient experience.
Requirements
- Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)
- BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire for BSMH, must obtain from approved source prior to entering patient care setting, required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations)
- 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)
- Associate of Nursing, nursing (required) OR Diploma in Nursing (required)
- Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred for BSMH, required for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations)
- 2 years nursing experience as a Registered Nurse with 1 year minimum clinical experience in the acuity level of desired area (preferred for BSMH, required for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations)
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
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