RN, Clinical Staff Leader - Neonatal ICU - Full Time, nights at Sodexo at Erlanger Health System

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Practice Act Compliance, Patient Care Delivery, Staff Supervision, Delegation, Care Coordination, Patient Safety Initiatives, Shift Management, Staff Scheduling, Patient Acuity Assessment, Clinical Support, Quality Improvement, Infection Control, Staff Recruitment, Performance Coaching, Productivity Management, Evidence-Based Practice

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary: The Clinical Staff Leader is a registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System and is responsible for the practice of nursing according to the rules and regulations defined by the state's Nurse Practice Act, Erlanger's Models of Care/Practice, policies and procedures. The nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care as assigned and for the supervision of other qualified staff to whom the nurse has delegated patient care in the exercise of his/her independent judgement. The nurse addresses physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of the patient and coordinates the plan of care with other healthcare professionals. The nurse is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position. In addition, the nurse conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Erlanger Health System. The Clinical Staff Leader is responsible for managing all aspects of nursing responsibilities during each shift to include delegating nursing assignments, preparing schedules and staff assignments, overseeing patient flow to ensure patient acuity, clinical needs and prioritization of patient care is occurring, and assist with clinical care to support departmental functions, as needed. Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Preferred: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN). Experience: Required: Minimum of 2 years' clinical experience required. Evidence of leadership abilities required. Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; Knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations; Knowledge of current trends and new developments in area of specialty; and applicable knowledge of those areas requiring special education. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Current licensure privileges to practice nursing in the state of employment. BLS completed prior to going to department/unit and maintained going forward. NRP and STABLE within 6 months of hire and maintained going forward. De-escalation training/certification within 1 year of hire See unit for additional certification requirements The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents. Preferred: Nationally recognized certification in area of practice. Department Position Summary: Daily operations of unit when scheduled to include but not limited to: Quality/Safety: Maintains continuous updates to Visual Management Board Ensures bedside reporting occurring daily Accountable for HCAHPs initiatives are implemented Execute and ensure adherence appropriate bundles for CLABSI, CAUTI etc. are adhered to Ensure Hand Hygiene and other infection control practices are implemented and followed by staff and visitors Participates and leads committees and quality initiatives Ensure that the area is maintained according to established standards and guidelines at all times Accountable for regulatory compliance and appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in a timely and effective manner. Service Excellence: Deescalate situations and implement service recovery Accountable for unit specific metrics and tracks progress in meeting goals and objectives. People: Assist in recruitment and retention of staff on unit Assist with on boarding of new staff to the department Facilitate open and effective communication with ancillary departments and medical staff Communicate areas of concerns appropriately to leadership and actively identify solutions for correction Appropriate delegation of tasks based on skill level of individual Identify clinical staff leaders and develop plan of action to assist in their growth Coach and counsel staff to enhance performance Conducts performance reviews in collaborative Department management Collaborates with Director/Manager to facilitate monthly staff meetings Education: Facilitate appropriate orientation opportunities/experiences for new staff Identify all education opportunities for self and staff members Assist in the development of staff members by continuously reviewing the care they provide and offer constructive feedback Finance: Manage productivity by flexing staffing based on census and acuity Analyze adequate staffing for shift and next 24 hours Monitors supply cost to maintain within budget Adhere to established PAR levels Complete Kronos per guidelines Updates daily schedule timely to reflect actual staffing Monitor time and attendance and take corrective action with staff not adhering to policy Growth: Communicate effectively with all healthcare providers and service lines Community: Assist with community outreach programs and opportunities (i.e. Health Fairs, community events, etc.) Leadership: Demonstrates mastery of patient care, including assessment, treatment, care planning, patient education and evidence-based practice. Leads by example of good work habits and effective professional relationships. Actively embraces change emphasizing positive interactions.

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Responsibilities

The Clinical Staff Leader manages all aspects of nursing responsibilities during each shift, including delegating assignments, preparing schedules, overseeing patient flow based on acuity, and assisting with clinical care as needed. This role also involves ensuring adherence to quality/safety standards, managing unit metrics, and facilitating staff development and performance management.