RN Lead-Emergency Room (Full Time)

The Lead RN provides front-line leadership support as part of the unit management team at a staff level position. The Lead RN supports the Nurse Manager and unit leadership team in their responsibility for the development implementation and evaluation of care provided on the patient care department consistent with the established strategic plan goals and objectives for Patient Care Services. May assume a patient care assignment based on department needs. The Lead RN may serve in an educator role assisting with coordination of department staff development and orientation processes and/or charge role. Lead RN serves as a clinical resource to other healthcare team members in the designated department.

At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Essential functions are the duties and responsibilities that are essential to the position (not a task list). Do not include if less than 10% of work time is spent on this duty. Be specific without giving explicit instructions on how to perform the task. Do not include duties that are to be performed in the future. Duties should be action oriented and avoid vague or general statements.

% of Time

(annually)

Leadership

Collaborates with others in the leadership team to facilitate adjustments that meet the department needs.

Requires flexibility with hours worked and shifting priorities as the environment changes.

Serves as a resource in the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care in the clinical departments.

Assists in creating a positive work environment that contributes to safe and positive clinical outcomes.

Assists with providing a thorough and adequate orientation program for new staff and student interns.

Assists with competency training and continuing education programming to ensure staff development needs are met for the department.

Participates in department and hospital shared governance infrastructure and performance improvement activities.

50 %

Effective Communication

Builds trusting collaborative relationships with staff peers providers and administration to advance the core patient business strategy.

Supports and empowers staff to act with appropriate responsibility for the work processes and work environment of which they are a part. Evokes in staff a sense of ownership of and accountability for their work. As well as stimulate staff to continuously improve their performance.

30%

Professional Development of Team Members

Supports a thorough and adequate orientation program for new staff and student interns.

Supports the adequate competency training and continuing education programming is done to meet identified staff development needs.

Supports department and hospital shared governance infrastructure and staff engagement.

20 %

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular reliable attendance.

Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA TJC DNV OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

10%

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that required of the employee. Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Demonstration of UPH Values and Standards of Behaviors

Consistently demonstrates UnityPoint Healths values in the performance of job duties and responsibilities

Foster Unity:

Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.

Collaborate across departments facilities business units and regions.

Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.

Own The Moment:

Connect with each person treating them with courtesy compassion empathy and respect

Enthusiastically engage in our work.

Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance.

Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.

Champion Excellence:

Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality.

Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations.

Believe in sharing our results learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.

Seize Opportunities:

Embrace and promote innovation and transformation.

Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities.

Have the courage to challenge the status quo.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

Associates Degree of Nursing

BSN

Experience:

Sufficient previous clinical experience in area of expertise

License(s)/Certification(s):

Possess current RN licensure in the State of Iowa or compact state

Maintains current BLS PALS TNCC ENPC and ACLS certifications.

Successful completion of MOAB Training

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes reads speaks and comprehends fluent English

Ability to lead and participate in multidisciplinary teams

Ability to direct others and to exercise judgment in problem-solving scenarios

Ability to lead and/or participate in multidisciplinary teams

Possess a comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice and an expanded knowledge of current clinical and specialized patient care concepts.

Possess a broad and varied knowledge base that is continually enhanced through self-directed study and participation in educational opportunities.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

If at any time the team member is in disciplinary action or does not maintain either an exceptional performer or role model level of performance and/or obtains a written warning for their work performance the team member would be demoted to the staff ED nurse role until the next performance review. Manager responsible to notify their HRBP of change in job class.