Nurse Leader - Observation Unit, Day/Evening

UR Medicine Thompson Health; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement up to $6000/year

Retirement plan contribution and match

Five weeks paid time off

Access to Success coaches

Free parking

Job summary

UR Medicine Thompson Health seeks an experienced Nurse Leader for the Observation/D&E unit, full‑time. The role focuses on clinical leadership, staff supervision, and enhancing patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with multifaceted teams, mentor nursing staff, and ensure efficient patient throughput while aligning with the health system's mission and values. BSN preferred with NYS RN licensure and BLS current.

Qualifications

• NYS license as a registered nurse is required.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Graduate of an approved school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• National certification preferred or willing to complete within 1 year.
• Minimum of three years of acute care/medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Leadership experience preferred; strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge in leadership, change management, resource management, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manager/Director in all phases of unit activities and supervision.
• Assign duties to associates and model professional nursing practice.
• Coordinate resources to meet customer needs and expectations.
• Provide leadership to nursing staff and support patient outcomes.
• Foster interdisciplinary relationships and effective communication.
• Coordinate unit activity and patient throughput; provide performance feedback.
• Support philosophy and objectives of Nursing Department and Health System.

Skills

RN licensure NYS

BLS certified

Leadership

Change management

Resource management

Communication skills

Staff evaluation

Scheduling

Education

BSN

RN licensure (required)

National certification preferred

Job description

Nurse Leader - Observation - D/E - Full time

Join our team as an OBS Unit Nurse Leader - Lead with Compassion, Inspire with Excellence! Are you a dynamic and experienced acute care nurse with a passion for leadership? We are looking for a dedicated OBS Nurse Leader to drive exceptional patient outcomes and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make a real impact.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6000/year
• Contribution and match on Retirement Plan
• Five weeks paid time off
• Access to Success coaches
• Free parking

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Manager/Director in all phases of unit activities surrounding management of clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery. The majority of the Nurse Leader’s time is spent in supervisory work
• Responsible for assigning duties appropriately to associates
• Serve as a role model for professional nursing and ancillary staff, sharing the responsibility of patient outcomes
• Coordinates resources to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of our customers
• Provides leadership and support to the nursing staff by demonstrating the ability to do the following:
  • fosters collegial interdisciplinary and physician relationships utilizing excellent communication skills
  • serves as a clinical resource and mentor
  • provides coordination of unit activity and patient throughput
  • provides feedback in the evaluation of staff performance
  • facilitates unit activity to assure excellence in clinical outcomes and quality measures
• Actively supports the philosophy, vision, mission, goals and objectives of the Department of Nursing and the Health System
• Responsible for management of human resources:
  • fostering interdisciplinary, collaborative relationships within the department and institution as a whole

Qualifications:

• NYS license as a registered nurse - Required
• Current BLS - Required

Education:

• A graduate of an approved school of nursing
• BSN required
• National certification preferred or a willingness to complete within 1 year

Experience:

• Minimum of three years recent Acute Care or Medical-Surgical nursing experience required
• Evidence of previous leadership experience preferred
• Must possess a basic knowledge and skills in:
  • Leadership
  • Change management
  • Resource management
  • Effective oral and written communication
  • Evaluation of Associates
  • Scheduling

Company Culture:

Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience! Place yourself in an environment where your growth is supported, your contributions valued and your successes celebrated.

Position Pay Range: $47.00-57.00/hour

Starting Pay: Based on experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply