About this opportunity
Bon Secours Mercy Health lists this Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Unit Leader - Emergency Dept - Harbour View Medical Center opportunity in suffolk, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
Up to $50K Sign-On Bonus for FT
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.
Clinical Unit Leader – Harbour View Medical Center
Job Summary:
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.
Essential Functions
Adjusts the schedule and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity, patient population, resources & care design.
Provides guidance of staff, clinical support, and oversees responsibility for the unit in the absence of the unit leader.
Maintains current knowledge of environmental safety standards and infection control; Utilizes appropriate supplies and equipment.
Communicates effectively with patients and their families regarding nursing interventions and plan of care.
Rounds on patients to evaluate safety, quality, and patient experience.
Serves as a resource to staff, patients, and family members to ensure effective communication.
Functions as a clinical resource and role model for staff. May serve as a preceptor.
Actively involved in interprofessional collaborative practice within the care delivery system to ensure care coordination and continuity of care and optimal patient experience.
Communicates effectively and follows through with other departments as necessary to resolve operational problems.
Participates in the ongoing quality monitoring and performance improvement program through monitoring activities, evaluation of unit-based results, suggestions for studies.
Facilitates appropriate patient placement and safe, efficient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
Provides feedback and mentoring to nursing and support staff.
Creates an environment of teamwork, mutual respect, conflict management. Fosters and encourages open communication and conflict resolution among staff members. Manages conflict in a timely, direct and positive manner.
Supports mission and vision of the organization and adheres 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
Required Licensing & Certifications
Current RN license in state they are working 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)
Experience
2 years nursing experience with 1 year minimum clinical experience in the acuity level of desired area (preferred)
Skills & Abilities
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 discussions Training
None
Range
Minimum: $38.63
Maximum: $61.82
What We Offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affiantative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at
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Worksite address
suffolk, VA, 23437, US
Who can apply
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