Department
MED-SURG CRITICAL CARE LDRSHP - 206024
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Work Shift
Pay Grade
Job Description
The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) is an advanced generalist who directs and can provide comprehensive preventative and wellness care, as well as the spectrum of acute, episodic, chronic and end-of-life to our patients. The CNL serves as a leader, mentor and consultant to the healthcare staff; CNL demonstrates both analytical and resource for nursing and ancillary staff. As a change agent, the CNL promotes an environment that embraces knowledge, innovation and improvement. The CNL, as a member of the expanded team, promotes patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention and wellness, based on the patient's goals. The CNL refines data systems to identify trends and opportunities for improvement; the CNL facilitates practices that are in compliance with Core Measures and The Joint Commission requirements. Participates on the research committee and submits work for publication. Insure that department is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.
Education
- Masters Nursing (MSN) required, or obtain within 12 months of hire
- Extensive clinical knowledge of the patient population required
Experience
- Three years of acute care nursing for similar patient population required
- Progressive experience in healthcare including involvement in direct patient care, staff education, and problem solving required
- Educator/preceptor experience required
Certification & Licensures
- BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ˜Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required
- Based on primary state of residency and in accordance with current Virginia Board of Nursing Regulations, must be licensed or eligible to practice pending licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia with either a: Multi-state license, under the Nurse Licensure Compact OR Single-state license, valid in Virginia only required.
- CCRN preferred
- Clinical Leader Certification from approved CNL program certified by American Colleges of Nursing preferred
Qualifications
- Ability to identify improvement in clinical operations and implement change and willingness to challenge established ways of doing things in a constructive way required
- Ability to lead, mentor and develop staff required
- Exemplifies a strong, positive attitude toward internal and external customers, and continuous service improvement required
- Excellent conflict resolution skills required
- Ability to act in diplomatic tactful manner required
- Adept at using technology as a tool to support education required
- Ability to use quality improvement methodologies to evaluate system failures and patient safety practices required
- Ability to delegate and evaluate patient care required
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Physical Demands
20 A Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Patient Care Tech.
Benefits
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Savings Match
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.
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