Lead RN & Charge Nurse: Team Mentor & Care Coordinator

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Clinical Unit Leader for St. Charles Hospital to coordinate patient care on a designated unit and to lead a multidisciplinary team toward excellent clinical practice and patient experience.

In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, the Lead RN/Charge Nurse will optimize staffing, safety, and evidence-based care while mentoring staff and driving quality improvement initiatives across the unit.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; RN license in state or compact.
• Current RN license in state of practice or compact.
• BLS certification preferred upon hire.
• Certifications required based on unit: PALS, ACLS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, National Board Certification or related.
• 2 years nursing experience with 1 year in acuity-level area.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts the schedule and patient assignments to acuity and population needs.
• Oversees unit leadership in the absence of the leader.
• Maintains knowledge of safety standards and infection control; uses required supplies and equipment.
• Communicates with patients and families about interventions and plan of care.
• Rounds on patients to evaluate safety, quality and patient experience.
• Serves as a resource to staff, patients and families to ensure effective communication.
• Acts as a clinical resource and role model; may precept.
• Collaborates across departments to ensure coordination of care and continuity.
• Participates in quality monitoring and performance improvement activities.
• Facilitates patient placement, admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Mentors nursing and support staff; fosters teamwork and conflict resolution.

Skills

Collaborative relationships

Interprofessional collaboration

Conflict resolution

Effective communication

Diversity awareness

Leadership development

Group facilitation

Mentor others

Patient safety

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Clinical Unit Leader for St. Charles Hospital to coordinate patient care on a designated unit and to lead a multidisciplinary team toward excellent clinical practice and patient experience.

In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, the Lead RN/Charge Nurse will optimize staffing, safety, and evidence-based care while mentoring staff and driving quality improvement initiatives across the unit.