GENERAL SUMMARY
The RN- Clinical Care Leader (Mental Health) is responsible for developing and sustaining an environment that promotes excellence in clinical practice and patient / family satisfaction, while striving for optimal efficiency and productivity of all resources. The RN - Clinical Care Leader (Mental Health) utilizes the nursing process, leadership skills and current evidence based clinical knowledge to assess the health needs of patients, collaborate with health team members to coordinate patient care, anticipate outcomes of nursing interventions, and set criteria for the quality of patient care. May assume responsibility and accountability for 24-hour management of the assigned department(s) in the absence of the manager / director. The position involves direct patient care and clinical care coordination duties during the shift. Weekend and holiday call may be required. Reports to the Nurse Manager Mental Health & Psych Services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides patient and staff education, clinical oversight / supervision, and participates in unit based activities to include but not limited to quality assessment, shared governance, scheduling, quality review, and staff development in-services.
Provides direct patient care services to assigned patient population.
Serves as a resource for clinical expertise and insight.
Works to coordinate daily clinical activities for assigned patient group.
Utilizes evidence-based practice to develop and implement standards of practice that guide practice improvement initiatives.
Provides assistance to department leadership on planning and goal setting for the unit.
Serves as a champion for organizational and departmental change as well as policy adherence.
Works collaboratively with key professionals within the organization on human resources, performance improvement and fiscal management activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors of Science in Nursing required or actively enrolled in BSN program with graduation within three years.
A minimum of two years of psychiatric/pediatric nursing experience required.
Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
Demonstrated leadership skills, excellent communication skills and strong critical thinking skills necessary.
Professional knowledge of areas of responsibility in order to assist in the planning and implementation of department activities. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to assign work to subordinates.
CPR training required within 45 days of hire.
RN certification preferred.
Increased Security Clearance may be required: FBI fingerprinting, criminal background check, and Child Protective Services registry search.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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