What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Staff Leader - PACU - Nights - 4-10 hour shifts position at Erlanger Health?
Job Summary : A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and indirect care of the patient. Responsible for assigned shift and formulate a plan and execute with oncoming staff leader as department requires.Education : Required : Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing..Preferred : BSN PreferredExperience : Required : Clinical experience required. Evidence of leadership abilities required. Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing; and applicable knowledge of those areas requiring special education.Preferred : Minimum of 2 years clinical experience.Position Requirement(s) : License / Certification / RegistrationRequired : Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to unit / department and maintained going forward. ACLS within 6 months of hire. Unit specific approved certification. Certified training as required by area of practice.Note : certification by specialty within 1 year of exam eligibility for area of practice.The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.Department Position Summary : Daily operations of unit when scheduled to include but not limited to : Quality / Safety : Maintains continuous updates to Visual Management BoardEnsures bedside reporting occurring dailyAccountable for HCAHPs initiatives are implementedExecute and ensure adherence appropriate bundles for CLABSI, CAUTI etc are adhered toEnsure Hand Hygiene is completed 'wash in and wash out' and bare below the elbows in clinical areasParticipates and leads committees and quality initiativesEnsure that the area is maintained according to established standards and guidelines at all timesAccountable for TJC compliance and appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in a timely and effective manner.Service Excellence : Enforces hourly rounding and bedside shift reportDeescalate situations and implement service recoveryAccountable for unit specific metrics and tracks progress in meeting goals and objectives.People : Assist in recruitment and retention of staff on unitAssist with on boarding of new staff to the departmentIdentify and monitors staff to develop as Clinical Staff Leaders.Facilitate open and effective communication with ancillary departments and medical staffCommunicate areas of concerns appropriately to leadership and actively identify solutions for correctionAppropriate delegation of tasks based on skill level of individualIdentify clinical staff leaders and develop plan of action to assist in their growthCoach and counsel staff to enhance performanceConducts performance reviews in collaborative Department managementCollaborates with Director / Manager to facilitate monthly staff meetingsEducation : Facilitate appropriate orientation opportunities / experiences for new staffIdentify all education opportunities for self and staff membersAssist in the development of staff members by continuously reviewing the care they provide and offer constructive feedbackFinance : Manage productivity by flexing staffing based on census and acuityAnalyze adequate staffing for shift and next 24 hoursMonitors supply cost to maintain within budgetAdhere to established PAR levelsResponsible for timely patient placement according to department matrixComplete Kronos per guidelinesUpdates daily schedule timely to reflect actual staffingMonitor time and attendance and take corrective action with staff not adhering to policyGrowth : Communicate effectively with Physicians and service linesCommunity : Assist with community outreach programs and opportunities (ie Health Fairs, community events, etc.)Leadership : Demonstrates mastery of patient care, including assessment, treatment, care planning, patient educationand evidence-based practice.Leads by example of good work habits and effective professional relationships.Actively embraces change emphasizing positive interactions.'200912
