Registered Nurse/RN Adult Psych, Clinical Leader
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Revere
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: -CHA Cambridge Hospital -Work Days: -7:00am -7:00pm,
Every Other Weekend and Rotating Holidays - -Category: -Nursing -
-Department: -Psych CH 7 West Adult Nursing - -Job Type: Full Time
- -Work Shift: Day / Evening -Hours/Week: 40.00 -Union: Yes -Union
Name: MNA CambridgeDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:7 West is an adult
Psychiatric locked unit. There are 9 beds available on this
inpatient unit of which we see various types of psychiatric
illnesses such as Schizophrenia bi-polar and affective disorders,
Personality disorders, Dual diagnosis, Adjustment disorder,
Psychosis, and use DBT/CBT Group Therapy. According to DMH we have
a lower than average restraint rate, use sensory approach to
de-escalating patients, and all staff are educated in trauma
informed care which provides each patient with individualized care.
- -Summary:
To provide and oversee quality patient care according to Cambridge
Health Alliance standards of nursing practice. Collaborates with
the nurse manager to foster skilled and quality evidence based
nursing care, unit organization and cohesiveness and development of
staff.
The clinical leader assists the nurse manager in the overall
coordination of the clinical area by assuming the responsibility
and accountability for daily operations. The clinical leader
assumes responsibility for and serves as a resource to the staff in
clinical practice, staff development, clinical leadership, and
professional growth in consistent collaboration with the nurse
manager.
Responsible for providing functional direction to members of the
health care team while optimizing available resources to achieve
optimal patient outcomes. Supports the mission, vision, and values
of the organization.
The clinical leader demonstrates advanced nursing skills in their
respective clinical specialty, and possesses the necessary
leadership skills to direct performance improvement initiatives in
collaboration leadership, and other patient care areas.
Responsibilities:Clinical Management/Leadership
Serves as an expert nursing resource to the interdisciplinary team
regarding patient care issues and unit operations.
Facilitates clinical coordination of care to ensure a smooth
patient flow and maximize patient experience.
Develops a daily staffing plan to ensure adequate nursing resources
based on changing patient census and acuity.
Collaborates with nurse managers around effective use of staff
resources and staffing issues.
As Clinical Leader, provides leadership for unit operations on a
daily basis
Communicates pertinent information regarding departmental
activities and leads unit practice changes.
Assists in preparation of staff assignments.
Re-evaluates and adjusts assignments as volume and acuity
change.
Follows through on problems by using the appropriate clinical and
administrative channels.
Participates in the development of annual unit based goals and
objectives.
Recognizes environmental and system constraints that impact unit
operations.
Acts as a change agent among the staff in response to the evolving
healthcare environment.
Provides leadership to facilitate resolution in collaboration with
the nurse manager.
Coordinates education, implementation and monitoring of systems for
acquisitions and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Collaborates within and across service lines and departments to
ensure effective clinical operations and continually improve
effectiveness and efficiency of systems.
Acts as a clinical resource for staff members using evidence-based
knowledge and prevailing standards.
Actively participates and facilitates staff participation in unit,
department, and hospital committees.
Assumes a leadership role in clinical and administrative
multi-disciplinary collaborative practice activities.
Collaborates with the Nursing Department around effective use of
staff resources.
Creates a supportive and cohesive environment that facilitates
learning and professional growth.
Conducts daily unit rounds on all patients to enhance their
experience and improve satisfaction scores. Proactively identifies
and addresses concerns/issues and collaborates with Nurse
Managers.
Clinical Practice
Acts as a first line clinical resource for staff.
Demonstrates professional excellence in the care of patients
through direct interventions and as a resource to colleagues.
Initiates and collaborates with unit colleagues to develop,
implement, and evaluate clinical standards.
Reviews documentation and delivery of patient care and identifies
areas for improvement.
Develops and implements plans for improving patient care
documentation.
Maintains ongoing assessment of staff's clinical decision
making.
Collaborates with staff nurses on development of their
comprehensive plans of care.
Promotes independent decision making and problem solving by staff
nurses while being available for consultation.
Staff Development
Supports the orientation of new clinical staff and the development
of clinical expertise in all unit staff in coordination with
clinical educator.
Provides real time staff feedback related to their patient
assessment, clinical decision making skills, provision of patient
care, clinical documentation and shares areas for improvement
Participates in the determination of unit based competency
needs
Contributes to the unit based competency plans
Quality Improvement
Participates in the development of annual unit based competency
goals and objectives based on unit outcome data and needed system
and process changes
Supports staff with the implementation and evaluation of quality
improvement initiatives, evidence based practice changes, clinical
guidelines, protocols, policies and procedures.
Demonstrates an ongoing awareness of and participation in the
quality improvement program.
Professional Image
Promotes the image of professional nursing by facilitating an
atmosphere of respect to patients, their families and all members
of the hospital staff.
Demonstrates and communicates to staff a common philosophy of
patient care.
Interprets and supports policies, standards, and procedures on the
unit.
Facilitates conflict resolution.
Responsible for communicating pertinent information regarding
departmental activities and staffing issues.
Appropriately utilizes available resources in other
departments.
Care of Environment
Maintains a clean, neat environment for patient and staff according
to hospital and unit policies.
Insures that supplies and equipment necessary for patient care are
stored in an organized and efficient manner.
Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment
according to specific product information and policy and procedure
manuals.
Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or
cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
Monitors patient supplies to ensure adequate supplies available for
patient care.
Interpersonal Skills
Communicates effectively with management, peers, and health team
members.
Interacts effectively with members of the interdisciplinary team,
patients, families, and/or significant others demonstrating respect
for diversity.
Adapts to changes in a positive, professional manner.
Maintains interdepartmental collaboration.
Follows through on problem resolution using appropriate clinical
administrative channels.
Clinical Leader
Assumes clinical leader and charge nurse responsibilities.
Develops a daily staffing plan which ensures adequate resources
based on changing patient census and acuity.
In conjunction with the nurse manager, provides leadership for unit
operations on a daily basis
Collaborates with nurse managers around effective use of staff
resources.
Effectively communicates and collaborates with diverse individuals,
disciplines and departments throughout the organization and the
community we serve.
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
Mental Skills:Cognitive ability to observe, analyze and interpret
general and technical data, verbal and written
accurately.Mathematical, reading and writing ability
required.Possesses communication and interpersonal relationship
skills with ability to respond to events effectively.Ability to
effectively prioritize competing responsibilities while under
pressure.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Training: Graduate of NLN
Accredited School of Nursing. BSN required
Licensure: Current Massachusetts licensure as Registered Nurse
Certifications:Minimal certifications: BLS, Specialty certification
required or obtained within one year of hire. Additional unit
specific certifications may apply
AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider
Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years' clinical experience in related
field with a minimum of 2 years charge experience preferred.
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discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in
the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile
work environment.
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