Lead RN & Clinical Unit Leader

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Job summary

Mercy Health’s Lead RN/Charge Nurse coordinates patient care on a designated unit in collaboration with the Clinical Manager. The role drives nursing processes to promote excellence in practice and patient satisfaction while ensuring efficient use of resources.

Essential duties include adjusting staff schedules for acuity changes, guiding the team in the unit leader’s absence, maintaining safety standards, and communicating clearly with patients and families about care plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
• Current RN license in state you are working or covered by compact (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred)
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred)
• TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (preferred)
• ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (preferred)
• National Board Certification Specialty (preferred)
• Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Adjusts the schedule and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity, patient population, resources & care design.
• Provides guidance of staff, clinical support, and oversees responsibility for the unit in the absence of the unit leader.
• Maintains current knowledge of environmental safety standards and infection control; Utilizes appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Communicates effectively with patients and their families regarding nursing interventions and plan of care.
• Rounds on patients to evaluate safety, quality, and patient experience.
• Serves as a resource to staff, patients, and family members to ensure effective communication.
• Functions as a clinical resource and role model for staff; may serve as a preceptor.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication

Staff mentoring

Interprofessional practice

Conflict resolution

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN license (state or compact)

Job description

Mercy Health’s Lead RN/Charge Nurse coordinates patient care on a designated unit in collaboration with the Clinical Manager. The role drives nursing processes to promote excellence in practice and patient satisfaction while ensuring efficient use of resources.

Essential duties include adjusting staff schedules for acuity changes, guiding the team in the unit leader’s absence, maintaining safety standards, and communicating clearly with patients and families about care plans.