New 
Clinical Leader - RN1
 Salem Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Salem | |
| 1 Dove Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Mar 10, 2025 | |
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The Registered Nurse manages all aspects of the nursing process and the delivery of patient and family centered care. The Registered Nurse has the responsibility and authority to request and use governing and administrative resources, technological and support systems, and multidisciplinary clinical experts necessary to manage and deliver quality, cost effective patient care. Excels as a staff nurse. Functions as a clinical roll model and nursing leader while implementing, developing and evaluating standards of patient care.
Specialty Additional Requirements: IV - Required an additional 3+ years (5+ years total) experience in acute inpatient care, and 3+ years of IV therapy nursing experience. Preferred licensure as CRNI or VA-BC. Mental Health - The required minimum experience of 2+ years acute care in inpatient mental health. May require other experience dependent on type/current needs of the unit. Surgical Services - The required minimum experience and an additional 3+ years (5+ years total) acute care in a hospital setting operating room. Prefer up to seven years of varied nursing experience, including medical/surgical and all surgical services operating procedures. ACLS certification is preferred. Additional skills required include a knowledge of Windows, Excel. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Culture of Excellence Responsibilities;. -See everyone as worthy of respect and attention. -Design care and services for and with each patient. -Recognize that patients see quality service as quality care. -Make it a priority to assist patients, visitors and colleagues. -Take advantage of learning and growth opportunities. -Understand organizational goals and priorities. -Compliance Responsibilities;. -Understands and adheres to North Shore Medical Centers' (NSMC) compliance standards as they appear in Corporate Compliance Policies, Code of Conduct, and NSMC's Policies. -Professional, Supervisory and Managerial Staff, keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and NSMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. -Managerial Staff ensure that their staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs. -Job Specific Responsibilities; (e.g. clerical, patient care, food service, supervisory, etc.). -Utilizes the standards of Patient Focused Model. -Plans, implements and evaluates, and manages care for all patients with consideration of age, developmental, socioeconomic, psychological, physical, spiritual and cultural factors. -Practice reflects knowledge of current nursing literature and resources, demonstrates ongoing learning in appropriate science, such as: contemporary medical, pharmacologic, pathophysiology to car for specific patient types. -Maintains competency in nursing practice and clinical skills and makes annual plan for professional development. -Completes mandatory educational requirements. -Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements and evaluates care for assigned patients that is consistent with the medical plan and is responsive to the patient's changing needs. -Delegates appropriate nursing activities to unlicensed personnel based on: the stability of the patient; the training and capability of the unlicensed person to whom the nursing task is delegated; nature of the nursing task being delegate; and the proximity and availability of the nurse to the unlicensed person when performing the activity. -Collects and analyzes patient information. -Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and health care team members to: expedite and coordinate the delivery of services and insure efficient use of resources. -Collaborates with the physician regarding the patients' clinical status, medical and nursing treatment plans, progression toward outcomes and next level of care. -Maintains continuity of care, delivery process and family/significant other communication to achieve optimal outcomes. -Assesses patients learning needs. -Develops a teaching plan based upon assessment. -Educates patients and family members in disease processes, testing, medications, signs/symptom, etc. -Communicates understanding/progress to outcomes with other team members. -Assures timely initiation, completion, communication and documentation of nursing care, test, treatment, teaching and discharge planning activities. -Consults the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Health Care Coordinator for complex patient care management and discharge planning. -Identifies barriers to implementing the plan of care or to achieving expected outcomes. -Consults appropriate resources to report and/or resolve problems. -Seeks out innovative opportunities to improve patient care. -Exhibits fiscal accountability through cost effective use of time, material and other resources. -Implements advanced clinical skills to achieve patient outcomes. -Identifies early indicators of potential and/or critical patient problems and initiates appropriate interventions. -Acts as a resource/consultant to staff in the management of complex patients. -Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities; (Include number and type of FTEs). -The Registered Nurse manages all aspects of the nursing process an the delivery of patient and family centered care. Education Other Certificate/Diploma Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience Minimum of 2+ years experience in an inpatient care. 2-3 years required and Managerial and leadership experience 0-1 year preferred and Other requirements are dependent on type/current needs of the unit. required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Requires intense attention and concentration. - Good visual, verbal, hearing skills, analytical and problem solving skills. - Ability to effectively interact with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds in a rapidly changing environment. - BLS certification required biannual renewal will be provided. - Clinical competence in appropriate area of nursing practice. Physical Requirements North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |