Clinical Nurse Leader Med Surg Nights

Northwest Healthcare • Full-time • Tucson, AZ, US • 2m ago

This is a full time Clinical Nurse Leader position working night shift in the Med Surg unit at Oro Valley Hospital.

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 it’s not just about finding a job. It’s 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 - AZ State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) is a 176-bed hospital that also has a freestanding emergency center, Skilled Nursing Unit, and large physician group. With these varied access points, you have your choice of settings in which to work. OVH's culture centers around providing safe, quality care to patients, but also to foster a work environment based on teamwork, commitment to a shared goal and recognizing employees for all they do to care for our patients. Often described as a "family," the staff at OVH take pride in doing the best they can to care for their community. OVH is 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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