RN Clinical Unit Leader - 5 South: Med/Surg - Post-Surgical/Ortho - Full Time - Variable

The Clinical Unit Leader (CUL) under general supervision from the department manager and/or director, and in accordance with policies and guidelines established within the organization and individual unit, priority is to function as shift supervisor and clinical liaison with staff, physicians, and management, providing continuity of leadership day to day.
The CUL, in conjunction with the Department Manager, acts as a supervisor, role model, mentor, coach, and resource person to staff to ensure that all unit standards are maintained, and a team-oriented work environment is maintained.
The CUL is involved in attracting, developing, maintaining, and retaining qualified staff members.
Duties will include assisting with hiring, orientation, monitoring, and evaluating performance, problem solving, employee counseling and corrective action, staffing, assignment and direction of staff and payroll.
In addition to duties involving unit personnel, the CUL serves as a contact for internal and external customers.
He/she is responsible for creating an environment, which fosters positive customer service and meets all quality and accreditation standards, implementing new and monitoring ongoing processes.
Clinical Practice: Rotate to the off shifts as determined by staffing needs and the nurse manager to provide clinical assessment, mentoring, coaching, and evaluation of staff.
Management of Clinical Area: Participate in the development and implementation of unit or area goals and objectives.
Identify and plan for staffing consistent with the needs of the patient population and budgetary requirements.
Participate in planning and problem solving of daily unit/area operations, priorities of patient services, and urgent, and emergent care.
QA and Research: Participate in planning, coordinating, and evaluating unit quality metrics and quality improvement activities.
Promote the integration of research findings into clinical practice by unit nursing staff.
Promote staff involvement in evidence-based practice and clinical research, as applicable.
MINIMUM EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with the expectation of obtaining a BSN within five (5) years Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care environment REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Current Michigan Nursing License Valid BLS certification ACLS certification within one (1) year of hire REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Ability to problem solve; effective verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills necessary for effective leadership of the patient care team Strong nursing processes, critical thinking, and advanced assessment skills required Knowledge about and experience in the department population served PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience in a leadership role (Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, etc…) Professional Certifications to support a culture of nursing excellence Additional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.
It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G.
Riney, Henry Ford Health is a $6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and other healthcare retail.
Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one of the nation’s oldest physician groups.
An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network.
Henry Ford is also one of the region’s major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution.
Also an active participant in medical education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses, pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians.
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