Full-Time
Clinical Nurse 4 Leader
RN, Inpatient Behavioral Health
Duke University
No salary listed
Durham, NC, USA
In Person
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary |
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Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
- Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and Unlicensed staff.
- Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process
- Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure
- Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
- Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others
- Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care
- Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up
- Ability to use fine motor skills
- Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area
- Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status
- Ability to use computer and learnnew software programs
- Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
- Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking
- Ability to remain focused and organized
- Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients
- Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
- Working knowledge and completion of appropriate The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory requirements
- Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required
- Education: Work requires graduation from anaccredited nursing program with a BSN degree.
- Experience: Three years of experience required. Clinical Nurse II and III are eligible to apply for the CN IV Leader role. Applicants will perform the duties and responsibilities ofthe CN IV.
- Degrees, Licensures, Certifications: Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.
Responsibilities
- Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients in accordance with guidelines established within the Discipline of Nursing Clinical Ladder Program and the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
- Identify care needs for patient populations across the continuum of care.
- Collaborate and provide leadership in the development of standards of care, patient/family education and staff education to address the needs of specific populations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and provide leadership within the delivery of patient care.
- Provide leadership in educational activities, departmental committees, research projects and other health-related projects.
- Provide evaluation, direction and guidance in the proper selection, use, care and control of material resources.
- Appraise quality and effectiveness of material and equipment and collaborate with appropriate departments to assist with vendor selection and feedback on performance.
- Guide the professional growth of others across the continuum of care through role modeling, coaching and/or mentoring.
- This may include designing orientation modules, primary precepting of senior nursing students.
- Provide leadership at a departmental, entity, community or regional/national level for initiatives focused on improving the quality of care for populations of patients and growth of others.
- Conduct performance reviews.
- Effectively recommend personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations and other related activities.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
- CNIV Pathways Leadership/Regulatory: Monitor clinical practice and ensure compliance to practice standards and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with unit/clinic leadership to coach and mentor nursing colleagues.
- Influence recruitment and development of staff.
- Education: Plan and deliver in house education sessions or collaborate with subject matter experts.
- Keep up to date with evidence-based nursing practices and adult education.
- Assess educational needsof staff.
- Partners with clinical nurse educator and clinical nurse specialist to address unit educational needs.
- Informatics: Serve as a superuser for clinical information systems.
- Disseminate and communicate information to staff regarding adoption of orchanges to technology.
- Facilitate service tickets and troubleshoot efficiency concerns with staff.
- Provide training and technology education support on the unit.
- Serve as a change agent and facilitate adoption of new technology on the unit.
- Quality/Research/Innovation: Collaborate with subject matter experts to analyze patient care data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Participate in multidisciplinary committees focused on quality and patient safety.
- Provide guidance and support to nursing staff in quality assurance and best practices.
- Engage in research and innovation initiatives to develop new methodologies and technologies for enhancing patient care.