Description

The Unit Lead Nurse is responsible for assisting with clinical management and assisting with the administrative coordination of the nursing unit. The position is a combination of clinical (direct care) and assisting with administrative unit responsibilities to ensure effective delivery of evidenced based clinical patient care. Assists with ensuring compliance with administrative and clinical policies and procedures.
The key components of the Quality-Caring Model are interwoven throughout the delivery of care within nursing and nurses are expected to utilize the and a framework for providing excellent nursing care to their patients, developing collegial relationships with the healthcare team, and implementing self-care and self reflective behaviors to restore balance to ones' self.
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Core Competencies
Adheres to infection prevention guidelinesAdheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal careAssesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial statusCommunicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of careComplies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goalsComplies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goalsInterprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processMaintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the professionParticipates in activities in alignment with the Magnet ModelParticipates in organizational activitiesParticipates in Peer ReviewParticipates in professional development activitiesPerforms as a preceptor in an active and engaged mannerProvides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundlesProvides patient and family education throughout the care of patientUses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needsUtilizes resources in an economical mannerUtilizes safe administration of medicationsUtilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies
Applies the nursing process to develop a plan of care for the bariatric surgery patient including patient education for pre operative and post operative care and expected outcomes of care.Focuses on providing safe and compassionate care to bariatric patients seeking treatment and ensures that proper equipment and furniture are available to meet the needs of the patients and their families. Education
Degree Program BachelorsNursing Experience
Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 22 years in your area of practice License / Certification Requirements
Registered Nurse LicenseBCLS or ACLS Certification from the American Heart AssociationACLS Certification from the American Heart AssociationCertification in area of specialty
Compensation Range:
$59.93 - 91.02 / Hour