Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA
4 days ago
Clinical Lead - Surgical Telemetry
Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Night Shift

Description:A member of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Hospital, dba Holy Cross Health, is a full-service, not-for-profit, Catholic, teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. We are the only not-for-profit Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being a person-centered, transforming, healing presence, the 557-bed hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services and clinical research trials to serve as our community’s trusted health partner for life.

•\tWe are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.

•\tComprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work

•\tRetirement savings program with employer matching

Job Summary:

•\tFunctions in first-line management/clinical leadership role in coordinating patient care activities on the nursing unit.

•\tServes as a coordinator of the multi-disciplinary approach to patient's care to include care planning, patient teaching, and discharge planning.

•\tEnsures appropriate staffing and coverage for unanticipated needs, within the guidelines of the department.
•\tAssists in long and short-term staff scheduling.
•\tParticipates in the interviewing process of prospective staff and provides input to the Director.
•\tEnsures that staff utilize the nursing process in meeting patient care standards.
•\tUtilizes effective delegation skills in assigning duties to other staff and Senior Nurses.
•\tWorks with unit staff to ensure update Carelogistic/EPIC software accurately reflects unit and patient status (anticipated treatment, discharge, patient location, PPR's completed when test is order and patient alerts)
•\tMay take assignments as necessary
•\tPerforms other job-related duties within job scope as requested by Nurse Manager.
•\tAssists fellow staff members in completing assignments in time of crisis.
•\tAssumes primary nurse, team leader, or patient care responsibilities as necessary.
•\tFacilitates daily huddles and discussions around huddle boards

•\tFacilitates debriefs after critical events such as patient falls to improve learning

•\tReceives pertinent information from acute care management and follows up on any needs during off hours.
•\tIntervenes appropriately and keeps Nurse Manager informed of departmental issues.
•\tProvides input to associate evaluations as requested by the Nurse Manager.

•\tActs continuously to improve processes and services. Participates in data collection related to unit specific or hospital PI indicators as assigned; (e.g. chart reviews for TJC, tracer activities, hand-hygiene, VTE data, etc.) Submit PI data MONTHLY- a minimum of 75% of the time (e.g. 9 out of 12 months).

•\tDemonstrates accountability for regularly reading and reviewing e-mails and other communications regarding changes that impact practice, policies and changes within the unit/ department and organizations.

•\tPerforms equipment safety checks such as defibs, blood glucose (POC), medication room, etc.

•\tConsistently oversees appropriate bedside shift report/hand-off and coaches' staff to ensure we are including the patient/family in the process

•\tConsistently reminds staff to engage in purposeful hourly rounding to anticipate patient needs related to the 5 Ps.

•\tAssists the staff in providing evidence-base practice in the care of patients; follows policies and procedures

•\tHolds staff accountable to consistently incorporating activities in care that enhance patient safety and decreases patient harm (e.g. using two identifiers before administering meds/blood, treatment, diagnostic and consistently using Bar Code technology and labeling specimens at bedside in front of patient; fall prevention, etc.) and monitors their performance.

•\tHolds staff accountable to consistently complying with safe infection prevention practices designed to reduce infection transmission (hand-hygiene, following isolation precautions, following maintenance bundles for reducing CAUTI/CLABSI. Consider participation in monitoring hand hygiene.

•\tParticipates and/or leads Performance Projects (A3) to be determined by Manager/Director.

This is a Modified Full Time position on night shift (7P-7:30A) with benefits. Please visit our Career Center Home page for more about our benefits. Receive healthcare benefits immediately on day one!
•\tDay 1 benefits, no waiting period! Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and 403B
•\tColleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
•\tUnlimited career growth opportunities
•\tTrinity Health offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday

Job Requirements:

Graduate from an accredited (ACEN/CCNE) school of nursing is preferred; BSN preferred, if does not have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing needs to agree to start a Bachelor's Program within 12 months and complete within 5 years.Specialty certification desirable.Previous experience as regular Charge Nurse or Assistant Nurse Manager level on a nursing unit preferred.Strong leadership traits, as well as experience with staffing, scheduling, and strong communication skills preferred.

Licensure Requirements:

Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Florida.BLS and ACLS required.

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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