Unit Leader

White Plains Hospital; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Unit Leader to enhance patient care and support nursing staff. This pivotal role involves collaborating with management to ensure high standards of patient safety and satisfaction. The Unit Leader will lead by example, demonstrating exceptional leadership and communication skills while fostering a positive work environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare setting, where your contributions will directly influence patient outcomes and team performance.

Qualifications

• Current NY State License and BSN (or MSN) required.
• 1 year of RN experience in the area of specialty preferred.
• Demonstrates basic management skills; previous management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports bedside nurses to provide safe patient care.
• Acts as a liaison between management, staff, and patients.
• Implements quality and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Conflict Resolution

Time Management

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

BSN or MSN

Current NY State License

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

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White Plains Hospital Job Description

Title:

Unit Leader

Job Code:

300222

Department/Location:

Department Specific

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Reports to:

Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager

Position Summary

The Unit Leader plays a key role in supporting the bedside nurse to provide safe patient care and to achieve organizational, departmental, and individual goals. In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, the Unit Leader incorporates leadership and communication skills to be an effective change agent on the unit. Supporting the mission of WPH and the nursing division, the Unit Leader acts as a role model demonstrating sound time management, conflict resolution, and delegation skills. The Unit Leader acts as a liaison between management, staff, physicians, patients and families, ancillary staff, and other departments. The Unit Leader leads by example and holds staff accountable to provide safe patient care and a high level of patient satisfaction.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Nurse Manager & Assistant Nurse Manager, the Unit Leader:

1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
2. Assures that quality, safe patient care and clinical services are rendered in accordance with established hospital, regulatory agency, and nursing evidence-based standards
3. Is positive role model for the nursing profession and can demonstrate through exemplars evidence of coaching, mentoring, problem-solving, and acting as a resource person for staff and peers on all shifts
4. Identifies, develops, implements, and monitors unit-based quality and Performance Improvement initiatives to provide quantifiable evidence of progression toward the success and outcome of unit-based goals
5. Provides flexibility with scheduling in accordance with the Nurse Manager and Assistant Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership on the nursing units or to meet unit-based needs
6. Adheres to the unit-based budget and provides nursing staff and resources in accordance with budgetary guidelines
7. Collaborates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to assure delivery of optimum, age-appropriate patient care
8. Identifies and implements nursing evidence-based and/or best practices to develop Nursing Standards and protocols for the delivery of optimum patient care
9. Participates clinically in patient care and accepts patient care assignments as required for the delivery of safe, optimum patient care
10. Ensures that unit-based professional and non-professional staff participate in continuing education activities, nursing shared governance, maintenance of organization-required annual competencies, and adherence to organizational policies and procedures
11. Participates in task forces, committees, or projects as assigned
12. Maintains a continuous safe patient care and work environment in accordance with requirements of accrediting and regulatory agencies
13. Participates in interdisciplinary collaboration based on theoretical concepts of team building and team participation, providing evidence of successful collaboration
14. Demonstrates mastery of customer service skills, including patient rounding and monitoring of outcomes through successful patient satisfaction scores that surpass national benchmarks
15. Identifies and creates action plans with measurable outcomes to improve patient and nursing satisfaction
16. Acts as a positive change agent on the unit and supports all organizational initiatives and projects
17. Performs all other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

• Current NY State License
• BSN (or MSN) required
• Knowledge of current nursing, medical, and health trends and practices in patient care
• One year of RN experience in the area of specialty or practice preferred
• BCLS certification is required
• ACLS certification is required for all RNs, with specific timelines for newly hired and experienced nurses
• PALS certification is required for RNs in specific units, with timelines for certification completion
• NRP certification is required for NICU, L&D, and Mother-Baby units, with timelines for certification
• Demonstrates basic management skills; previous management/leadership experience preferred
• 2 years of clinical experience in the unit area preferred
• Ability to function as staff RN and demonstrate clinical excellence

Core Competencies

• Teamwork & Adaptability
• Professional Role Modeling
• Assessment Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Planning & Organizing
• Problem-Solving, Judgment & Decision-Making
• Stress Tolerance

Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment

• Exposure to chemicals; safety data sheets available
• Requires ability to move freely at least 85% of the time
• Ability to move objects up to 50 pounds and assist with patient transfers
• Ability to work in a high-interruption environment and respond to emergencies
• Ability to operate computers and equipment continuously
• Concentration for tasks over 60 minutes amidst interruptions

Primary Population Served

Includes Neonatal, Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric, and other populations as specified, with criteria for specific patient groups and needs.

The responsibilities outlined are not exhaustive and may change based on hospital needs.

Salary Range:

$116,865-151,925 (full-time hours)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Healthcare

Industries

• Hospitals and Healthcare