Registered Nurse (RN) Team Lead Progressive Intermediate Care Unit
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Warren
Posted on: January 22, 2023
|
|
Job Description:
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health SUMMARY OF
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:The Team Leader serves as a clinical leader in
the Nursing Department to ensure that each patient receives
quality, individualized care that is proactive and coordinated
among the care delivery team and that the patient is attaining
their clinical milestones and patient flow.The Team Leader is
responsible for assisting with the oversight of daily operations of
the Nursing Unit. The Team Leader is responsible for the
development and coordination of activities that promote clinically
effective and efficient patient care. Plans, organizes and directs
patient care activities under the direction of the nurse manager.
Collaborates with the nurse manager in maintaining unit operations,
supervises assigned personnel and consults and collaborates with
other health care team members to provide safe appropriate patient
care.QUALIFICATIONS:Certification in area of specialty within 2
yearsMaintain BLS, ACLS, and PALs as required based on unit
competenciesAdditional requirements as required by
unitEDUCATION:Current RN license in the State of Ohio.BSN
preferred, or must be obtained within 5 years.EXPERIENCE:Minimum of
2 years Professional Nursing experience.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:o
Ability to analyze clinical, financial and social situations,
identifying problems and alternative courses of action.o
Willingness to be flexible, resourceful, and creative in problem
solving.o Ability to act independently and offer suggestions and
new ideas for improving performance and operations.o Ability to
guide and direct the health care team to assure optimal outcomes.
Clinical expertise in specialty area.o Ability to organize and
present information clearly and concisely.o Excellent interpersonal
skills in order to effectively communicate with physicians,
patients, families and other members of the interdisciplinary
team.o Creative problem solving and critical thinking.o Excellent
customer service skills.PRINCIPAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:Responsible
for timely assignment and facilitation of admissions based on
established milestones. Anticipates and intervenes to assure
patient milestones are met, including rounding with physician.
Participates/facilitates in Quality Flow Rounds (QFR). Maintains
working knowledge of proper patient type and consults with case
management as needed for status updates. Collaborates with Case
Managers, Social Workers and Staff Nurses regarding discharge
needs/ barriers to discharge Supports implementation of new
processes to improve patient care Identifies performance
improvement opportunities and offers suggestions for improvement.
Role models clinical excellence and demonstrates current technical
and therapeutic skills. Assists in maintaining appropriate staffing
assignments using budgeted guidelines. Assists with orientation,
competencies, and continuing education for staff In collaboration
with the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager, enforces code of
conduct and policies using effective and constructive communication
skills. Assists with recruitment and selection of personnel as
requested. Active participant in service recovery through
investigation and intervention. Performs chart audits for accuracy
and completeness. Works with other departments to coordinate
patient care. Facilitates unit cleanliness and order and
participates in environmental rounds. Evaluates the care provided
by other members of the team. Purposeful rounding on patients
Facilitate daily shift huddles Controls overtime and supply
costsThe above statements are only meant to be a representative
summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by
incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform
job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.Mercy
Health is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities
reward your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical,
dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending
accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to
retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational
AssistanceAnd much more Benefits offerings vary according to
employment statusScheduled Weekly Hours:36Work Shift:Nights (United
States of America)Department:5th Floor Intermediate - St. JosephAll
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 Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon
Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia,
Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
Employer, 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
Keywords: Mercy Health, Warren , Registered Nurse (RN) Team Lead Progressive Intermediate Care Unit, Healthcare , Warren, Ohio
Click
here to apply!
|