RN Clinical Staff Leader - Baroness Hospital Surgery- Days - 3-12's

Registered professional nurse responsible for direct and indirect care of patients. Formulates and executes a plan for assigned shift in collaboration with oncoming staff leader as required by the department.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the unit when scheduled, including:
  • Quality & Safety:
    • Maintain continuous updates to Visual Management Board
    • Ensure bedside reporting occurs daily
    • Accountable for HCAHPS initiatives implementation
    • Execute and ensure adherence to appropriate bundles for CLABSI, CAUTI, etc.
    • Ensure hand hygiene compliance ("wash in and wash out") and bare-below-the-elbows in clinical areas
    • Participate in and lead committees and quality initiatives
    • Maintain area according to established standards and guidelines
    • Accountable for regulatory compliance and timely escalation of issues
  • Service Excellence:
    • Enforce hourly rounding and bedside shift report
    • De-escalate situations and implement service recovery
    • Accountable for unit-specific metrics and track progress toward goals
  • People:
    • Assist in recruitment and retention of unit staff
    • Support onboarding of new staff to the department
    • Identify and develop staff as Clinical Staff Leaders
    • Facilitate open communication with ancillary departments and medical staff
    • Communicate concerns to leadership and propose solutions
    • Delegate tasks based on individual skill levels
    • Coach and counsel staff to enhance performance
    • Conduct performance reviews collaboratively with department management
    • Collaborate with Director/Manager to facilitate monthly staff meetings
  • Education:
    • Facilitate orientation opportunities for new staff
    • Identify education opportunities for self and staff
    • Develop staff by reviewing care provided and offering constructive feedback
    • Provide de-escalation training if applicable
  • Finance:
    • Manage productivity by adjusting staffing based on census and acuity
    • Analyze adequate staffing for current shift and next 24 hours
    • Monitor supply costs to maintain budget adherence
    • Adhere to established PAR levels
    • Ensure timely patient placement according to department matrix
    • Complete Kronos per guidelines
    • Update daily schedule to reflect actual staffing
    • Monitor time and attendance; take corrective action for policy non-compliance
  • Growth & Community:
    • Communicate effectively with physicians and service lines
    • Assist with community outreach programs (e.g., health fairs, community events)
  • Leadership:
    • Demonstrate mastery of patient care, including assessment, treatment, care planning, patient education, and evidence-based practice
    • Lead by example through good work habits and effective professional relationships
    • Actively embrace change with positive interactions

Requirements

• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee
• BLS certification completed prior to unit assignment and maintained
• Unit-specific approved certification (certification by specialty within 1 year of exam eligibility)
• Certified training as required by area of practice
• Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
  • Clinical experience
  • Evidence of leadership abilities
  • Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills
  • Knowledge of organizational functions, policies, and regulations
  • Knowledge of current trends and new developments in nursing
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing
  • Applicable knowledge of areas requiring special education
• Preferred:
  • BSN
  • Minimum of 2 years clinical experience

Schedule

• Days: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (3-12's)