Emergency Department RN Nurse Leader at South Shore Health

Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

189400.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Operations, Compliance, Communication, Resource Allocation, Staff Development, Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving, Time Management, Leadership, Patient Care, Regulatory Standards, Team Collaboration, Mentoring, Auditing, Scheduling, Performance Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-21265 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Emergency Department HB Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Evening (United States of America) The Team Leader-Nursing is responsible for partnering with the Nurse Manager(s) to support the day-to-day operations of the department. Serves as a clinical and administrative resource for staff. Responsibilities include department coverage in the absence of the Nurse Manager. This role supports the Nurse Manager in six key areas including Clinical Operations, Compliance / Regulatory Support, Communication, Resource Allocation, Staff Development, and Continuous Improvement. This role supports the needs of the department and division. It may include off shift hours, occasional weekends and/or holidays. Variances between divisions will exist. Compensation Pay Range: $130,600.00 - $189,400.00 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Clinical Operations: • Has in-depth understanding of department and division’s clinical operations • Assists staff providing direct patient care when necessary • Supervises clinical staff, including assigning tasks and evaluating performance • Supports schedule processes and the management of colleague absences. • Collaborates with staffing office for scheduling preceptors and new staff schedules. • Monitors workflows and reinforces processes to achieve organizational and divisional goals 2. Compliance & Regulatory Support: • Collaborates with Nurse Manager to ensure compliance with accreditation standards along with local, state, and federal regulatory standards. • Performs and documents audits to support compliance with regulatory standards • Follows up with colleagues on documentation • Ensures standard of care meets or exceeds expectations / regulatory requirements. • Assists Nurse Manager with conducting and documenting follow-up investigations of safety events. • Assist Nurse Manger with Bluesight reports from Omnicell. 3. Communication: • Acts as liaison between clinical staff and Nurse Manager. • Addresses and resolves complaints from patients and families. • Addresses and resolves concerns of clinical team members. • Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and collaboration between nursing staff, providers and other healthcare professionals. • Communicates with clarity and integrity to build trust with all stakeholders. 4. Resource Allocation: • Manages and allocates resources appropriately to maintain fiscal responsibility. • Assures all equipment is functioning and addresses in real-time • Is fiscally responsible in decision making while collaborating with Nurse Manager. 5. Staff Development • Assists team with adapting to departmental level and hospital wide changes. • Interviews clinical candidates, facilitates team interviews. • Leads the local onboarding processes in collaboration with Clinical Professional Development Specialist. • Responsible for unit level enculturation of new staff • Coaches and mentors team members, as appropriate. • In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, gathers real time information and documentation for corrective action and performance management. Committed to lifelong learning and uses evidence to guide decisions 6. Continuous Improvement • Assists with creation and review of evidence – based clinical policies and procedures as requested • Identifies and participates in quality assurance performance improvement activities, including monitoring key performance indicators such as patient satisfaction and nurse sensitive indicators and the associated outcomes. This may include leading committees, developing presentations, delivering presentations, and conducting audits. • Participates in ad hoc projects as assigned for the department (may include inter-professional initiatives). • Accepts committee and workgroup appointments and actively participates to affect change in patient care services and South Shore Health (SSH). • Consistently prioritizes tasks effectively and ensures deadlines are met. JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education - Required RN from accredited school of nursing Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing (BSN) Minimum Work Experience A minimum of three (3) years with progressive responsibility in nursing experience related to the clinical area in the division of hire is preferred. Required Licenses / Registrations RN - Registered Nurse Required Certifications (determined by department) BLS – Basic Life Support ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support Required Classes/Skills Achieving Professional Certification is an expectation once eligibility criteria are met. Belonging to a professional organization is strongly encouraged. Required additional Knowledge and Abilities Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to motivate others Creative problem-solving skills Flexibility to adapt or change strategies based on outcomes. Strong time management skills, including the ability to adapt when balancing different priorities among various stakeholders. 40 hours/wk, 10-hour shifts, evening position 3p-1:30a shifts Monday-Friday Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association - (ENA), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), RN-Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts) South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in Southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work “As One” toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.

Responsibilities

The Emergency Department RN Nurse Leader is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the department alongside the Nurse Manager. This role includes supervising clinical staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and facilitating communication among team members.