Rn, Clinical Nurse Leader, Overnight Shift - East Sandwich

RN, Clinical Nurse Leader, Full Time, Overnight shift

Location: East Sandwich

A Nurse Leadership position including operational and clinical responsibilities for unit-based nursing services under the direction of the Nurse Director.  Participates in quality improvement, staff education and staff supervision.  Manages clinical care and supports administrative aspects of the unit.

• Acts as a liaison with providers, nursing staff, other clinicians and patients/families serving as a leadership presence on the unit.
• Mentors nursing staff to achieve professional standards of practice per facility policies and procedures including documentation.
• Orients, coaches and supports team members to achieve stated goals for performance. 
• Performance evaluations are completed accurately and timely in accordance with organization standards, in coordination with the Nurse Director.
• Participates in interviews and hiring process.
• Works with the Nurse Director to monitor and respond to patient satisfaction and patient/family concerns.
• Strong Customer service is provided to patients and families, visitors, and other team members.
• Supports academic and research initiatives, quality improvement as well as evidence-based practices
• Participates in safety huddles, interdisciplinary team conferences.
• Reviews patient care plans, quality indicators and other important documentation for accuracy and timeliness.
• Provides coverage for and represents Nurse Director.
• Management meetings are attended and actively participated in; may serve as co-chair of a committee.
• Interacts and works with staff on off-shifts as a shared responsibility with other Nurse Practice Leaders and as planned by Nurse Leaders.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Monitors budget for nursing units including supplies and staffing.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and addresses concerns with Quadramed reliability and documentation.
• Knowledgeable of Kronos system; assists and approves employee schedules before sending to Nurse Director
• Supports infection prevention and wound nurses in unit activities such as Biovigil and wound audits.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• SRN Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Education/Degree

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Master's or Doctoral degree preferred.

Experience

• Clinical experience preferably concentrated within the clinical specialties of the program required.
• Certification preferred, most especially CRRN preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience such as nurse supervisor, clinical instructor or charge nurse preferred.

Licensure

• Licensed (and in good standing) as a nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 

Skills 

Required 

• Demonstrates excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Computer proficiency required.  Microsoft Office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, working with diverse populations.
• Works independently, is self-directed, and contributes as a member of a team.
• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery.
• Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing situations.
• Attention to detail.
• Displays enthusiasm and promotes a friendly group working environment; works closely with other departments/programs as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from co-workers.
• Must be able to exhibit a "can do" approach and develop a team spirit, setting an example for staff.
• Clinical skills of a registered nurse practicing in an inpatient environment