Nurse Unit Leader: Elevate Patient Care & Team

Roper St. Francis; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Unit Leader to coordinate patient care on a designated unit in collaboration with the Clinical Manager.

The role emphasizes nursing process, staff guidance, and resource optimization to deliver high-quality clinical practice and patient experience. The ideal candidate holds an RN license and a BSN is preferred/required depending on location, with at least 2 years of nursing experience and 1 year in a similar acuity setting.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire for BSMH, must obtain from approved source prior to entering patient care setting, required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations)
• Associate of Nursing, nursing (required) OR Diploma in Nursing (required)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred for BSMH, required for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations)
• 2 years nursing experience as a Registered Nurse with 1 year minimum clinical experience in the acuity level of desired area (preferred for BSMH, required for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations)

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care on a designated unit in collaboration with the Clinical Manager
• Adjusts schedules and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity and resources
• Provide guidance to staff and oversee unit in the absence of the unit leader
• Maintain knowledge of environmental safety standards and infection control
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding plan of care
• Round on patients to evaluate safety, quality and experience
• Serve as a resource to staff, patients and families for effective communication
• Mentor nursing and support staff and model clinical leadership
• Participate in interprofessional collaboration for care coordination
• Facilitate patient placement and safe admission, transfer, and discharge processes
• Contribute to quality monitoring and performance improvement programs

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient care

Team coordination

Staff mentoring

Education

Associate of Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN (preferred/required depending on site)

Job description

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Unit Leader to coordinate patient care on a designated unit in collaboration with the Clinical Manager.

The role emphasizes nursing process, staff guidance, and resource optimization to deliver high-quality clinical practice and patient experience. The ideal candidate holds an RN license and a BSN is preferred/required depending on location, with at least 2 years of nursing experience and 1 year in a similar acuity setting.