About this role
About the Role Lead RN/Charge Nurse responsible for coordinating patient care on a designated obstetrics unit. In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, this role uses nursing process and clinical knowledge to coordinate members of the health care team to develop and sustain an environment that promotes excellence in clinical practice and customer satisfaction, while striving for optimal efficiency and productivity of all resources. What You'll Do
- Adjusts the schedule and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity, patient population, resources & care design.
- Provides guidance of staff, clinical support, and oversees responsibility for the unit in the absence of the unit leader.
- Maintains current knowledge of environmental safety standards and infection control; utilizes appropriate supplies and equipment.
- Communicates effectively with patients and their families regarding nursing interventions and plan of care.
- Rounds on patients to evaluate safety, quality, and patient experience.
- Serves as a resource to staff, patients, and family members to ensure effective communication.
- Functions as a clinical resource and role model for staff; may serve as a preceptor.
- Actively involved in interprofessional collaborative practice within the care delivery system to ensure care coordination and continuity of care and optimal patient experience.
- Communicates effectively and follows through with other departments as necessary to resolve operational problems.
- Participates in the ongoing quality monitoring and performance improvement program through monitoring activities, evaluation of unit-based results, suggestions for studies.
- Facilitates appropriate patient placement and safe, efficient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
- Provides feedback and mentoring to nursing and support staff.
- Creates an environment of teamwork, mutual respect, conflict management. Fosters and encourages open communication and conflict resolution among staff members. Manages conflict in a timely, direct and positive manner.
- Supports mission and vision of the organization and adheres to BSMH policies.
- BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model. What We're Looking For
- Education: Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
- Required Licensing & Certifications: Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)
- BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to entering patient care setting)
- Certifications preferred: PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred), ACLS (preferred), NRP (preferred), TNCC (preferred), ENPC (preferred), National Board Certification Specialty (preferred), Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred)
- Experience: 2 years nursing experience with 1 year minimum clinical experience in the acuity level of desired area (preferred)
- Skills & Abilities: Build collaborative relationships; Collaborate with physicians and other medical staff; Conflict resolution; Effective oral communication; Interpersonal communication; Relationship building; Written communication; Change management; Patient safety; Quality improvement; Regulatory standards; Risk management; Leadership and staff development; Problem solving; Data analysis; Change management; Team facilitation Compensation & Benefits
- As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every