Clinical Leader

Job Overview

The Clinical Nurse Leader independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices. Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse Leader supervises personnel in the department according to policies and procedures.

Location: Surgical Day Care- Clinical Leader

Hours: 40 Hours- Saints Campus

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.

2. 3 Years of RN Experience with at least 1 year as a charge/lead RN.

3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

4. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Responsible for the daily nursing assignment of patients on the unit for assigned shift.
• Identifies and communicates special staffing needs and/or problems to the Clinical Manager.
• Communicates critical patient issues to Clinical Manager and assigns staff appropriately when applicable.
• Acts as a clinical resource to nursing staff.
• Provides routine patient care and assists in emergency situations.
• Encourages economic use of equipment and supplies.
• Ensures departments compliance with regulatory standards.
• Regularly perceives potential problem situations and intervenes to offset adverse impact.
• Collaborates with physician, healthcare team, and the patient/family in decision making and planning of care during hospitalization and in anticipation of discharge.
• Maintains professional educational development as related to evidenced-based practice.
• Delegates tasks and supervises the activities of other assigned personnel.
• Assists nursing staff in the delivery of nursing care and acts as charge nurse.
• Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting and mentoring.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

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