Lead RN: Patient-Centered Care & Team Leader

DCH Health System; Northport (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System is seeking a clinical leader to oversee nursing care delivery with emphasis on quality and compassion. You will supervise LPNs and other staff, coordinate patient care plans and ensure safe, evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities include assessing patients on admission, educating patients and families, and driving performance improvement initiatives while upholding DCH Standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Current Alabama RN license required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required.
• Professional Nursing Certification preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Assess condition on admission and ongoing for patient’s physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural needs; manage pain, nutrition and functional status.
• Plan, provide and document patient and family education based on factors and barriers to learning.
• Evaluate and reevaluate patient care; coordinate care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
• Assign and delegate nursing care to team members according to patient needs and team capabilities.
• Apply safety principles and document observations, care provided and changes in the plan.
• Participate in transition rounds, care planning and team shift reports.
• Assist in performance improvement activities by serving on PI teams and implementing changes.
• Perform annual competency per job class.
• Adhere to DCH Standards and policies; ensure safety of patients, visitors and employees.

Skills

Leadership

Delegation

Team coordination

Communication

Patient safety

Clinical care

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

DCH Health System is seeking a clinical leader to oversee nursing care delivery with emphasis on quality and compassion. You will supervise LPNs and other staff, coordinate patient care plans and ensure safe, evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities include assessing patients on admission, educating patients and families, and driving performance improvement initiatives while upholding DCH Standards and regulatory requirements.