Step-Down Unit Lead RN - Patient Care Supervisor

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Mercy Health in Springfield, Ohio, is seeking a Lead RN/Charge Nurse to coordinate patient care on a designated unit. In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, use nursing process to coordinate the health care team and promote excellence in clinical practice and patient satisfaction.

The role emphasizes staffing adjustments, staff guidance, safety, infection control, and interprofessional collaboration to ensure efficient care delivery and optimal patient experience.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to entering patient care setting)
• Certifications required based on the unit(s) that the leader oversees and the requirements for those specific units

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care on a designated unit with nursing process and clinical knowledge
• Coordinate members of the health care team to develop and sustain excellence in clinical practice and patient experience
• Adjust schedules and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity and resources
• Provide guidance to staff, supervise unit in absence of the unit leader
• Participate in ongoing quality monitoring and performance improvement

Skills

Build collaborative relationships

Interpersonal communication

Conflict resolution

Effective oral communication

Education and developmental practices

Evidence-based practices

Nursing professional practice

Patient care services

Performance improvement

Quality improvement

Regulatory standards

Risk management

Leadership

Mentor others

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Mercy Health in Springfield, Ohio, is seeking a Lead RN/Charge Nurse to coordinate patient care on a designated unit. In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, use nursing process to coordinate the health care team and promote excellence in clinical practice and patient satisfaction.

The role emphasizes staffing adjustments, staff guidance, safety, infection control, and interprofessional collaboration to ensure efficient care delivery and optimal patient experience.