RN Clinical Lead - Interventional Radiology

Holy Cross Health, a member of Trinity Health, is a full-service, not-for-profit Catholic teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. As the only not-for-profit Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties, we offer progressive inpatient, outpatient, and community outreach services, along with clinical research trials, serving as our community’s trusted health partner for life.

About the role

Functions in a first-line management and clinical leadership role coordinating patient care activities on the nursing unit. Serves as a coordinator of the multi-disciplinary approach to patient care, including care planning, patient teaching, and discharge planning. Ensures appropriate staffing and coverage for unanticipated needs within departmental guidelines, assists in long- and short-term staff scheduling, and participates in interviewing prospective staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensures staff utilize the nursing process in meeting patient care standards and effective delegation skills in assigning duties.
• Works with unit staff to ensure Carelogistic/EPIC software accurately reflects unit and patient status (anticipated treatment, discharge, patient location, PPRs, and patient alerts).
• May take assignments as necessary and performs other job-related duties within job scope as requested by Nurse Manager.
• Assists fellow staff members in completing assignments during times of crisis and assumes primary nurse, team leader, or patient care responsibilities as needed.
• Facilitates daily huddles and discussions around huddle boards, and debriefs after critical events (e.g., patient falls) to improve learning.
• Receives pertinent information from acute care management and follows up on any needs during off hours; intervenes appropriately and keeps Nurse Manager informed of departmental issues.
• Provides input to associate evaluations as requested by the Nurse Manager and acts continuously to improve processes and services.
• Participates in data collection related to unit-specific or hospital performance improvement (PI) indicators (e.g., chart reviews for TJC, tracer activities, hand-hygiene, VTE data) and submits PI data monthly (minimum 75% compliance).
• Demonstrates accountability for reviewing emails and communications regarding practice, policy, and organizational changes.
• Performs equipment safety checks (e.g., defibrillators, blood glucose monitors, medication rooms).
• Oversees appropriate bedside shift report/hand-off, including patient and family in the process, and coaches staff accordingly.
• Ensures staff engage in purposeful hourly rounding to anticipate patient needs related to the 5 Ps.
• Assists staff in providing evidence-based practice in patient care and following policies and procedures.
• Holds staff accountable for patient safety activities (e.g., using two identifiers, bar code technology, labeling specimens at bedside, fall prevention).
• Monitors and ensures staff compliance with safe infection prevention practices (e.g., hand-hygiene, isolation precautions, maintenance bundles for CAUTI/CLABSI).
• Participates in and/or leads Performance Projects (A3) as determined by Manager/Director.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited (ACEN/CCNE) school of nursing; BSN preferred. If no Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, agreement to start a Bachelor’s Program within 12 months and complete within 5 years is required.
• Specialty certification desirable.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Critical Care, Radiology, Emergency Department, or Operating Room required.
• Previous experience as a regular Charge Nurse or Assistant Nurse Manager preferred.
• Strong leadership traits, staffing, scheduling, and communication skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Florida.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of work, including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
• Retirement savings program with employer matching (403B).
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes.
• Unlimited career growth opportunities within Trinity Health.
• Access to DailyPay for eligible colleagues to view and transfer earnings before payday.

Schedule

This is a Modified Full-Time position on day shift.

Holy Cross Health is committed to providing compassionate, holistic, person-centered care and values the dignity of every person. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.