RN - CLINICAL LEAD-8
Location: Tucson Arizona
Description: Carondelet Health Network is at present looking to employ RN - CLINICAL LEAD-8 right now, this vacancy will be placed in Arizona. More details about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The Clinical Lead is a registered nurse who assists the nurse manager/director in coordination, direction, throughput and evaluation of patient care, unit activities and staff activities and performance on an assigned shift. Incorporates knowledge of the nursing process and professional standards of nursing in daily practice. Applies knowledge of patient requirements, growth and development to effectively make assignments and interventions. Facilitates the provision of consistent care based on changing needs of patients on unit. Manages clinical and! non-clinical activities on the unit in absence of the unit ma! nager/director. Coordinates all unit activities for smooth operation in the absence of the unit manager/director.
POSITION DUTIES: Overall Rating *
Level 1 â€" Skilled
1.1 Supports, evaluates, prioritizes and supervises patient care and unit needs during assigned shift. Serves as designee for unit matters in nurse manager/director absence.
1.2 Makes assignments for staff to meet patient care needs and for incoming patients. Makes patient assignments and delegates unit specific task assignments to ensure patient care and unit needs are met. Monitors effectiveness and completion of unit assignments.
1.3 Evaluates staffing by considering mix of caregivers, patient volumes (current and anticipated), patient acuity and staff availability.
1.4 For shift assigned and oncoming shift; demonstrates timely and effective communication skills in daily interactions with team members and others.
1.5 Performance Impro! vement/Quality: Seeks to proactively improve quality of the services provided and patient care outcomes. Serves as unit champion and resource to staff for quality and patient safety initiatives and issues. Effectively uses change management methods to support improvement activities.
1.6 Serves as role model for exceptional customer service and facilitates and actively participates in service recovery efforts during the shift on unit.
1.7 Teacher/Mentor - Improves job performance of staff by assisting in personal and professional development through preceptor training and role modeling for care delivery and desired behaviors. Provides professional/technical/clinical/coaching support for nursing associates.
1.8 Assists and actively participates with nurse manager/director with quality projects and staff annual performance evaluations.
1.9 Troubleshoots issues which arise that require an immediate resolution and keeping nurse manager/dir! ector informed of circumstances, actions and outcome.
1.10 On ! shifts not in clinical lead/charge nurse role, takes patient care assignment, serves as preceptor or other roles determined to meet patient care needs of the unit for the shift.
1.11 Serves as representative for unit or nursing department on committees or task forces as assigned by nurse manager/director or administration. 1.12 Routinely reinforces the organization vision, mission and values of Carondelet Health Network through role model behavior.
POSITION COMPETENCIES: (All competencies identified in this document are essential to the satisfactory performance of the position by any/all incumbents, with reasonable accommodation, if necessary.)
- Overall
1. Support and fulfill the mission of Carondelet.
Promotes quality service within a compassionate environment by treating each person with dignity and respect. Supports organizational efforts to provide health care for all.
2. Support and ! participate in achieving Carondelet's Strategic Vision.
Contributes to the development, implementation and promotion of the entity’s strategic plan and the departmental/unit program or operational plans aligned with the Network’s Strategic Vision. Identifies opportunities to achieve the vision and participate in the development and implementation of unit objectives and action plan tasks. Responds to organizational changes required to achieve strategic objectives.
3. Continuing Education
Annually obtains contact hours in addition to unit and hospital mandatory educational requirements.
4. Professional organizations
Practice is consistent with guidelines and standards established by national professional organization(s) relative to area of practice.
5. Ethics
Identifies role of CHN Ethics Committee and initiates ethics consultation when appropriate. Identifies the “Ethical and Religious Directives for Cathol! ic Healthcare Services†which serves as a guideline for addressing et! hical issues at CHN. Practice is consistent with the American Nurses Association “Code of Ethics for Nursesâ€. Recognizes and practices within the code of ethics for applicable specialty organizations. Identifies patient and/or family ethical issues and access appropriate resources including social services, pastoral care, etc. Applies knowledge of palliative care and end of life issues when aggressive, life-extending interventions are no longer desired. This includes the use of interdisciplinary resources.
6. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Accesses nursing databases available through CAROL for resources to support practice. Takes CHN Evidence-Based practice course or complete EBP SLP. Demonstrates clinical leadership through organized knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer of EBP to nursing practice. Be proactive in supporting identified unit and organizational efforts to achieve optimal patient outcomes based on identified initiatives (i.e. sepsis bu! ndle, VAP, pressure ulcers, medication reconciliation, and safety initiatives, smoking cessation).
7. Clinical Excellence
Quickly identifies key components of patient presentations and initiate and/or facilitate appropriate interventions. Confidently integrates advanced technologies with clinical practice to enhance patient outcomes. Communicates effectively with peers, physicians, and hospital departments, and other hospital resources to effectively manage patient care. Assumes proactive role in crisis and while under stress.
8. Relationship-Based Care
Actively listens to patients and families. Fosters trusting and therapeutic relationships. Approaches patients and families with compassion, and offers emotional support. Practice reflects recognition of impact of the family on patient outcomes and involves them in care. Incorporates patient and family spiritual belief system into plan of care. Recognizes and respects cultural and spiritua! l differences and practices culturally competent care.
9. Coll! aboration
Initiates interdisciplinary discussions related to plans of care. Collectively works to solve problems and makes decisions to improve teamwork and group performance or outcomes. Uses SBAR reporting. Effectively communicates patient status and needs. Listens with a compelling desire to understand team members’ perspectives. Listens to learn and discovers new ways to be with and work with each other.
10. Leadership
Delegates effectively according to the five rights for delegation: Right task, right circumstances, right person, right direction, and right supervision. Demonstrates clinical competence, confidence, and clarity in communications with co-workers. Effectively leads in rapidly changing situations.
11. Teaching
Assists patients and families to integrate implications of illness and recovery into their lifestyles. Actively seeks learning opportunities for students and maintains a positive learning environment. Ass! esses learning needs and implements learning plans for team members at all levels. Uses best practice resources to support professional development.
12. Provide a safe, functional, supportive and effective environment for all patients, staff members and other individuals utilizing CHN facilities.
Protects patients from harm, reports risk management concerns, and ini
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education
Required: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Preferred: BSN preferred, not required.
Licensure Required: Valid current Arizona Nursing License.
Preferred:
Certificates
Required: Required in area of clinical specialty within 3 years from ANCC or other approved credentialing entity (i.e. critical care: CCRN).
Preferred:
Experience
Required: Must have functioned in an RN role for a minimum of 1 year clinical exper! ience required. Completion of CHN Clinical Lead program required within! 6 months.
Preferred:
Skills
Required: Use of general patient care equipment and communication equipment; use of unit-specific equipment (clinical and general). Ability to adapt to changes in healthcare technology and support others in transition and learning. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred:
Knowledge
Required: Nurse Practice Act.
Preferred:
Technology
Required: Basic computer skills.
Preferred:
Other
Required: Must be able to work variable shifts, holidays, and/or weekends.
Preferred:
Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Carondelet Health Network.
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This vacancy starts available on: Mon, 30 Dec 2013 20:33:27 GMT