Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Lead - CVICU

Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Lead - CVICU

Job Category:
Nursing

Schedule:

Full time
Shift: 1 - Day Shift

Tucson Medical Center (TMC) is Tucson’s only non‑profit community‑owned hospital. Employees choose to work at TMC because of our integrity, community, dedication, and compassion, which we show through exceptional care for patients and our community. Our passion for caring for the Tucson community has expanded over the last years to include community partnerships, new medical specialties, and medical clinics to further provide the care our community deserves.

We don’t only care for our patients; we also care for our TMC family. As a member of our family you can expect a wide variety of benefits. In addition to all the benefits you would expect from a leading medical facility (medical, dental, vision, 401K with match) we also provide:

• Family Style Atmosphere with a Supportive Team
• Competitive Pay
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Coaching
• Extensive On‑site Gym for $12.00 a Month

SUMMARY:

The clinical nurse leader is responsible for the assessment, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of safe and effective patient‑centered care. The Clinical Nurse Leader will facilitate and mentor others to grow professionally and advance their knowledge and skills. In addition, the Clinical Nurse Leader will continuously assess unit needs to ensure adequate resources for current and upcoming shifts by collaborating with other departments, clinical and nonclinical, to coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients in a timely manner.

Finally, the Clinical Nurse Leader will demonstrate professionalism at all times and uphold standards of practice by holding team members accountable for continued compliance.

Complies with legal, hospital and departmental policies, procedures and position requirements.

1. VALUES:

• Compassion – We have heart, we respect diversity and individuality, we honor body, mind and spirit.
• Dedication – We work hard for our patients and each other, we are committed to professionalism and excellence, we listen, we learn, we grow.
• Community – We are welcoming and friendly, we practice kindness in all our relationships, we reach out as teachers and as leaders.
• Integrity – We tell the truth, we are responsible in how we use our resources, we have the courage to uphold our values.

2.

COMPETENCY:

• Attends required classes:
  Unit Skills fair, One mock code per quarter, ACLS, CPR, PALS (if required)
• Completes and turns in annual competency evaluation
• Keeps individual education profile current
• Demonstrates understanding of regulatory requirements and professional practice guidelines
• Has a working knowledge of organizational policies and procedures
• Shows competence in department‑specific skills as a resource and mentor for others
• Demonstrates active involvement in leadership activities within the past year
• Promotes shared governance by actively participating in unit based council and/or hospital council.

3. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT:

• Reports significant events such as near misses, adverse events, patient/family complaints, and any situation that affects the safe delivery of patient‑centered care in a timely manner
• Is proactive, rounds with team members on the unit, identifies opportunities for improvement; completes real‑time correction.
• Ensures handoff communication occurs anytime there is a change in caregivers on the unit during shift and at start/end of shifts.
• Assigns and delegates patient care tasks appropriately, considering staff members’ level of nursing experience, competency, and knowledge.
• Delegates tasks to unlicensed support staff as outlined by state board regulations and facility policies as appropriate to the clinical situation.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and makes recommendations when appropriate.
• Assists in monitoring staff performance, behaviors, and competency for performance reviews and reports information to manager.
• Ensures that all infection control precautions and procedures are followed in the department.
• Drives one unit‑based process improvement initiative.
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