Nurse Leader - Observation Unit

Join our team as an Observation Nurse Leader - Lead with Compassion, Inspire with Excellence! Are you a dynamic and experienced registered nurse with a passion for leadership? We are looking for a dedicated Observation Nurse Leader to drive exceptional patient outcomes and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make a real impact, we want you hear from you! Apply today and take your career to the next level. 

Nurse Leader - Observation Unit

Schedule: Full time, Day/Evening, 40 hours per week, primarily clinical with supervisory responsibilities 

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance


• Tuition reimbursement up to $6000/year


• Contribution and match on Retirement Plan


• Five weeks paid time off


• Access to Success coaches


• Free parking

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director in all phases of unit activities surrounding management of clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery. The majority of the Nurse Leader’s time is spent in supervisory work


• Responsible for assigning duties appropriately to associates


• Serve as a role model for professional nursing and ancillary staff, sharing the responsibility of patient outcomes


• Coordinates resources to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of our customers


• Provides leadership and support to the nursing staff by demonstrating the ability to do the following:
  
  
  
  • fosters collegial interdisciplinary and physician relationships utilizing excellent communication skills
  
  
  • serves as a clinical resource and mentor
  
  
  • provides coordination of unit activity and patient throughput
  
  
  • provides feedback in the evaluation of staff performance
  
  
  • facilitates unit activity to assure excellence in clinical outcomes and quality measures 
  
  
  
  


• Actively supports the philosophy, vision, mission, goals and objectives of the Department of Nursing and the Health System  


• Responsible for management of human resources:
  
  
  
  • fostering interdisciplinary, collaborative relationships within the department and institution as a whole
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• NYS license as a registered nurse - Required


• Current BLS - Required

Education:  

• A graduate of an approved school of nursing 


• BSN required


• National certification preferred or a willingness to complete within 1 year

Experience:

• Minimum of three years recent Acute Care or Medical-Surgical nursing experience required


• Evidence of previous leadership experience preferred


• Must possess a basic knowledge and skills in:
  
  
  
  • Leadership
  
  
  • Change management
  
  
  • Resource management
  
  
  • Effective oral and written communication
  
  
  • Evaluation of Associates
  
  
  • Scheduling
  
  
  
  

Company Culture:

Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience! Place yourself in an environment where your growth is supported, your contributions valued and your successes celebrated.

Position Pay Range: $47.00-57.00/hour

Starting Pay: Based on experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply