Lead RN – Clinical Unit Leader (Inpatient)

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a Clinical Unit Leader for Southside Medical Center to coordinate patient care on a designated unit, partnering with the Clinical Manager to sustain excellence and efficiency.

This leadership role requires guiding staff, ensuring safety and infection control, communicating with patients and families, mentoring nurses, and driving quality through performance improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• RN license in state they are working or covered by compact
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to entering patient care setting)
• Certifications required based on the unit(s) that the leader oversees and the requirements for those specific units: PALS, ACLS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, National Board Certification Specialty, Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care on a designated unit.
• In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, coordinate members of the health care team to develop and sustain an environment of clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
• Provide guidance of staff and oversee responsibility for the unit in the absence of the unit leader.
• Maintain knowledge of environmental safety standards and infection control; utilize appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding nursing interventions and plan of care.
• Rounds on patients to evaluate safety, quality, and patient experience.

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Diversity

Conflict resolution

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a Clinical Unit Leader for Southside Medical Center to coordinate patient care on a designated unit, partnering with the Clinical Manager to sustain excellence and efficiency.

This leadership role requires guiding staff, ensuring safety and infection control, communicating with patients and families, mentoring nurses, and driving quality through performance improvement and teamwork.