Clinical Leader (RN) - Medical Surgical

About the Role

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply, and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Responsibilities

• 75% Clinical Operation/Supervisory Duties:
  • Ensures quality, services, and satisfaction to clients served.
  • Serves as a direct care provider when needed, maintaining recognized standards of clinical practice and patient care.
  • Coordinates the integration of the interdisciplinary team to achieve effective patient outcomes, efficient resource utilization, and patient satisfaction.
  • Directs, delegates, and/or engages in treatment of patients and families to achieve optimal health outcomes.
  • Serves as a central resource person and maintains open and accurate lines of communication for all customers.
  • Creates efficient schedules for interdisciplinary staff and patients to assure appropriate staff/skill mix.
  • Establishes systems, processes, standards, and structure; collaborates with Leadership to ensure smooth operations, safety, patient satisfaction, effective service delivery, and desired results.
• 10% Staff Development & Recruitment:
  • Participates in recruitment activities.
  • Performs staff development, acts as a clinical resource, and facilitates learning.
  • Appraises interdisciplinary staff performance, provides feedback, goal setting, and ongoing supervision.
  • Ensures appropriate orientation.
  • Communicates with interdisciplinary staff through meetings, memos, and updates.
• 10% Quality & Process Improvement:
  • Participates in unit and hospital-based committees to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.
  • Performs departmental audits.
  • Rounds daily on patients and/or associates to observe patient experience and associate satisfaction.
  • Provides real-time feedback and coaching to associates on meeting patient and family needs.
  • Acts as a communication liaison for students and vendor representatives.
• 5% Budget & Resource Management:
  • Assists the direct manager with maintaining and identifying budget needs through cost-effective practice.
  • Ensures cost-efficient use of department resources.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in a related field.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association or CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) – American Red Cross.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Schedule

Day shift, 40 scheduled weekly hours.

Department

Surgical Unit 1