Senior Clinical Unit Lead RN

Mercy Home Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health Youngstown seeks a Clinical Unit Leader to coordinate patient care on a designated unit, in collaboration with the Clinical Manager. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, staff mentorship, and adherence to safety and quality standards to optimize patient experience and resource use.

The Lead RN/Charge Nurse will guide staff, participate in quality improvement, and ensure effective communication with patients, families, and other departments.

Qualifications

• Build collaborative relationships.
• Collaborate with physicians and other medical staff.
• Focus on patient safety and quality improvement.
• Mentor and develop nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care on a designated unit.
• Collaborates with Clinical Manager to ensure efficient operations.
• Guides staff, provides clinical support, and acts as unit leader in absence.
• Maintains infection control and environmental safety standards.
• Communicates with patients and families about care plans.
• Ensures smooth patient placement, admission, transfer and discharge.
• Participates in quality monitoring and performance improvement programs.
• Fosters teamwork and open communication; resolves conflicts.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient safety

Staff mentoring

Communication

Nursing leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Mercy Health Youngstown seeks a Clinical Unit Leader to coordinate patient care on a designated unit, in collaboration with the Clinical Manager. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, staff mentorship, and adherence to safety and quality standards to optimize patient experience and resource use.

The Lead RN/Charge Nurse will guide staff, participate in quality improvement, and ensure effective communication with patients, families, and other departments.