Clinical Leader
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Clinical Leader, as an expert practitioner of nursing, oversees and coordinates nursing care to patients with multiple and complex health care needs. Demonstrates well advanced knowledge, skills and techniques in clinical areas. Utilizes the nursing process in solving complex issues and demonstrates well advanced leadership skills in directing and delegating clinical care as appropriate. The Clinical Leader has the ability to analyze data and summarize information to make judgments regarding patient care, patient flow and daily unit operations. Serves as a support and mentor to staff; promotes outstanding customer service; encourages and participates in interdisciplinary and interdepartmental collaboration; adheres to the standards of behavior and holds staff accountable for the same. Collaborates with Patient Care Directors and Nursing Education in providing timely and reliable feedback to staff on performance and actively participates as a facilitator of unit based education. The leader must play a role in nurturing employees and promoting a culture of compassion, respect and collaboration. The Clinical Leader participates in assessment of the organization and department performance as it relates to clinical and financial goals. Participates in data collection and analysis of identified core measures and organization priority indicators. Contributes to and participates in department performance improvement initiatives.
Required Knowledge & Skills: Current clinical practice in area or specialty of responsibility
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, Current RN licensure in Massachusetts, BS Nursing or matriculated in accredited BS Nursing program
Experience: Minimum 5 years clinical practice as an RN, with at least 3 years in a comparable clinical environment.
Certification/Licensure: BLS, ACLS provider status, Certification in specialty
Software/Hardware: Meditech
About Steward Health Care
Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.
As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.
Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
For more information, visit steward.org
Important COVID Message
This position is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Steward Health Care Workforce. Employees in this position will be required to provide adequate proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by an FDA-approved vaccine prior to starting work. Steward will consider requests for exemptions from this vaccine requirement on the basis of medical condition or sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable Federal laws.
Please note, our Good Samaritan Medical Center is taking additional, necessary preparations to ensure patients can receive compassionate care in a safe, carefully managed environment - with confidence and without fear. Our Safe and Ready program consists of a rigorous [five-point] standard ensuring patient safety, confidence and convenience: Expanded hours will allow previously cancelled procedures to be scheduled as quickly as possible. Any COVID-19 related care takes place in designated areas away from other patients and their families. Emergency Departments are reorganized to be a safe place to treat all emergency patients. A stringent cleaning policy has been implemented throughout the hospital. A strictly controlled visitor and masking policy is required for patient safety. You can rest assured that we have made the necessary preparations to provide care in a safe, controlled and professional way.
Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.
Application Instructions
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Apply OnlinePosted: 10/29/2024
Job Status: Full Time
Job Reference #: 142700