Clinical Nurse Lead Progressive Care FT Nights

This is a full time position working Night shift in the Progressive Care Unit at Northwest Medical Center.

What youll do:
The Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Leader participates in increased levels of care in a dynamic Acute Care / Progressive Care Unit setting that provides quality care to higher acuity patients.

This increased surveillance 28 bed unit offers a 1:4 nurse to patient ratio while providing high quality care to our patients. Nurses can develop their skill set by providing for patients that include: post cardiac surgery and Cath Lab procedures alcohol withdrawal heart and respiratory failure dysrhythmias rattlesnake bites hypo/hypertension requiring medication drips and many more.
Plans directs and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit or during an assigned shift. Coordinates the activities of the unit and directs organizes and assigns work. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary.

What we offer:
Opportunity to provide patient care alongside a respectable attentive team in a skillful and educated atmosphere with leadership who are hands on and supportive.
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.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 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
• Health ServicesACLS required

Northwest Medical Center (NMC) is a 287-bed hospital with seventeen urgent care facilities a freestanding emergency center Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation 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.