Nursing Unit Lead & Clinical Excellence Coach

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Milwaukee, WI seeks an experienced nurse leader to oversee a nursing unit, ensuring efficient operations and compliant patient care. You will guide clinical practice, coach staff, and lead quality initiatives to improve outcomes while promoting a culture of safety and teamwork.

The role emphasizes collaboration, decision-making, and effective communication, with a focus on mentoring staff and sustaining high standards of care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Charge nurse experience preferred.
• Strong clinical skills essential.
• Ability to lead in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Utilize critical thinking and timely decision making.
• Ability to assess skills and provide coaching.
• Experience with leader rounding and service recovery.

Responsibilities

• Ensures nursing unit operates efficiently and meets patient care needs per policies and regulations.
• Facilitates collaboration among healthcare professionals for optimal patient outcomes.
• Provides clinical oversight and guidance to nursing staff and supports decision-making and documentation.
• Coaches and mentors nursing staff to promote continuous learning and skill development.
• Supports quality improvement and evaluates outcomes to optimize care delivery.
• Fosters innovation and excellence in patient care across the unit.
• Ensures clear and effective communication among staff and timely information relay.
• Promotes teamwork and addresses concerns to optimize patient care delivery.
• Manages staffing, equipment, and supplies to meet needs and optimize resources.
• Coordinates emergency response and crisis management within the unit.

Skills

Charge nurse experience

Strong clinical skills

Leadership in dynamic environment

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Coaching in the moment

Leader rounding

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Advocate Health in Milwaukee, WI seeks an experienced nurse leader to oversee a nursing unit, ensuring efficient operations and compliant patient care. You will guide clinical practice, coach staff, and lead quality initiatives to improve outcomes while promoting a culture of safety and teamwork.

The role emphasizes collaboration, decision-making, and effective communication, with a focus on mentoring staff and sustaining high standards of care in a fast-paced environment.