Clinical Nurse Leader, RN - General, Vascular Thoracic Surgery

Overview

Clinical Nurse Leader - ADULT General, Vascular Thoracic / Progressive Care Unit

We are a 3-bed Adult Progressive Care Unit attached to a 32 bed medical surgical unit

L4WD Inpatient Surgery is a collaborative unit that cares for complex surgical patients. Home to thoracic, vascular, kidney transplant and general surgery patients (typically either laparoscopic or major abdominal procedures), the population is diverse and challenging. Our nurse-to-patient ratios are very attractive and Licensed Nursing Assistants are also part of our collaborative team.

Ensures coordination of patient care through the development and use of practice standards. Serves as a clinical expert providinganalytical support to the nursing leadership to plan and predict patient care needs based on quality benchmarking, research,education and practice.

Responsibilities

1.Designs, coordinates, integrates and evaluates nursing care for assigned units(s) to ensure optimal patient outcome. Performs oroversees the collection of holistic assessments. 2.

Carries a caseload of patients and provides care at the point of care.3. Collaborates with unit leadership to create an environment that facilitates and improves patient care delivery. Synthesizes data,information and knowledge to evaluate and achieve optimal patient outcomes.4.

Ensures that patients and families are well-informed and included in care planning.5. Provides leadership in the educational needs of patients and families and develops the clinical expertise of staff. Provides formaland informal educational opportunities on the unit to improve clinical skills of all staff6.

Recommends specific programming to build clinical skill set of staff. Provides input and feedback to Manager related to evaluation

and competency of staff7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master of Science degree in Clinical Nurse Leader or a post Master certificate for Clinical Nurse Leader.

3 years of experience in nursing with evidence of clinical competency in specialty area.

Affiliation with professional organizations strongly recommended.

Demonstrated leadership in patient care and outcomes.

Required Licensure/Certifications

Licensed Registered Nurse with New Hampshire eligibility.

Certification in Clinical Nurse Leader.