About this role
1. Plans, organizes and manages nursing duties and provides leadership in complying with governmental, accreditation and other regulations/requirements and with hospital policies
2. Meets all Professional Competency Standards of Nursing Practice
a. Quality of Care – Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice in the department
b. Performance Appraisal - Adheres to established standards of practice, including activities and behaviors that characterize professional status
c. Collegiality -Engages in activities and behaviors that characterize a professional.
d. Ethics - Provides care based on philosophical and ethical concepts.
e. Collaboration - Ensures open and timely communication with patients, significant others and other health care providers through professional collaboration.
f. Resource Utilization -Collaborates with other health care providers to deliver patient-centered care in a manner consistent with safe, efficient and cost-effective resource utilization
3. Provides input into development and implementation of departmental policies/procedures, mission, goals, budget
4. May participate in recruitment activities and staff orientation training
5. Participates in the nursing care related to assessment, promotion, maintenance and restoration of patients' health and wellness
6. Participates in the auditing and tracking of all medications and medical supplies/equipment including ensuring timely maintenance of all equipment
7. Teams with manager to instill and reinforce QM principles throughout department and participates in audits and feedback to staff
8. Responsible for monitoring patient flow and responding with the appropriate actions to expedite patients throughput
9. Facilitates communication with staff regarding department activities, policy changes, etc.
10. Completes Daily Staffing Assignments for assigned shift
11. Communicates with management to determine staffing needs
12. Works 36 hours clinically and 4 hours of on site clinical preparation, i.e. QM, daily staffing assignments, equipment availability, etc.
13. Participates in hospital wide clinical leader networking sessions
KNOWLEDGE
1. Knowledge of current nursing practices and protocols
2. Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures and organizational goals
1. 3 Knowledge of key concepts related to effective communication, delegation, problem-solving and conflict resolution techniques
SKILLS
1. Skill in appropriate assessment, examination, treatment techniques
2. Skill in QM, medication, infection control, safety and confidentiality policies by effectively role
2. modeling appropriate behavior
3. Skill in leadership and mentoring
ABILITIES
1. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public
2. Ability to react calmly and competently in emergency situations
3. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, in writing, or by phone
· Graduation from an approved nursing education program. Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field or enrolled in an accredited program
· Current license to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
· Current Basic Life Support Certification required and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification where appropriate.
· Successful passage of CCH’s Pharmacology Exam
· Three to five years recent experience as a Charge Nurse or Preceptor
· Must demonstrate leadership abilities. Must possess good oral and written communication skills
· Three to five recent years of progressively responsible experience in related area
· With all qualifications being considered, the final decision as to who is awarded the position will be heavily weighted toward the candidate with the most actual hands on patient care experience.
· CPI within 4 months of position and must maintain certification.
· Chemotherapy certification within 6 months of new position required for Mugar 4 ONLY.
Other facts
About Cape Cod Healthcare
Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 600 physicians, over 5,000 employees and over 250 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, a Level III trauma center, the Cape’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), seven urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility, and numerous health services and programs.
We are committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards in healthcare by partnering with other health and human service providers and continuing to invest in new technologies. By offering services like imaging and radiology, heart and vascular care, surgical services, orthopedics and urgent care, Cape Cod Healthcare provides access to exceptional medical services across the Cape.
For over a century, we have never wavered from our mission: To coordinate and deliver the highest quality, accessible health services, which enhance the health of all Cape Cod residents and visitors.
What you'll do
- The Clinical Leader, Med Surg is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing nursing duties while ensuring compliance with regulations and hospital policies. They also evaluate nursing practice quality, participate in policy development, and facilitate communication within the department.
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