Clinical Nurse Leader Emergency Department Nights

Tucson, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

$15000 sign on bonus for eligible experienced RNs!

This is a full time position working night shift in the Emergency Department at Northwest Medical Center - Level III Trauma!

Join our Emergency Department team - who want you to be successful in a fast paced environment with support from a close-knit team of professionals all united in their efforts to deliver top-notch care and customer service to our patients!

What we offer:

Our nurses enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance flexible scheduling 100% licensure/certification renewal reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement and up to $20K for student loan payments.

We know its not just about finding a job. Its about finding a place where you are respected valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Job Summary

The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff coordinates care with healthcare teams and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

Essential Functions

Supervises and supports nursing and support staff delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
Evaluates staff performance providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
Oversees the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of patient care ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
Ensures effective communication among physicians patients families and hospital departments including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
Monitors patient flow manages bed assignments and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
Monitors adherence to safety standards infection control protocols and hospital policies addressing non-compliance promptly.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits educating staff and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene sterilization and use of PPE.
Responds to emergencies within the unit providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required
Prior leadership or charge nurse experience preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
Ability to assess prioritize and manage multiple patients and tasks.
Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
Knowledge of infection control protocols safety standards and quality improvement practices.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Licenses and Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required

Northwest Medical Center (NMC) is a 287-bed hospital Level III Trauma Center Womens Center and a large physician group we offer you a variety of settings in which to work. Every location is dedicated to providing safe quality patient care but more than that is the commitment to employees. NMC provides a culture of teamwork respect and appreciation for all staff whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible convenient healthcare in Tucson NMC is a great place to work. Accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race gender disability and Veteran status and VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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Description$15000 sign on bonus for eligible experienced RNs!This is a full time position working night shift in the Emergency Department at Northwest Medical Center - Level III Trauma!Join our Emergency Department team - who want you to be successful in a fast paced environment with support from a ...