Clinic Nurse Leader Practices at Rochester Regional Health in Canton, New York

Job Description:

Description



HOW WE CARE FOR YOU



At St. Lawrence Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.




SUMMARY



As a Clinical Leader in Practices, your strong ability to lead and guide others serve as valuable resources for staff, as well as facilitating patient care.


Canton-Potsdam Hospital is a warm and caring not-for-profit community healthcare facility that's certified for 94 beds. Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare services to the community. Within our welcoming walls, you'll find a wide array of core programs in emergency medicine, acute care, hospitalist medicine, and critical care. But that's just the beginning. We're not just a hospital; we're a beacon of health and wellness in the North Country. We proudly offer outpatient health services in Brasher Falls, Canton, Colton, Gouverneur, Massena, Norfolk, and Potsdam, NY.



STATUS: Full Time



LOCATION: Greenfield



DEPARTMENT: Physician Practice Management



SCHEDULE: 8hr Shifts



ATTRIBUTES

• Required: Associate's degree in nursing required.
  
  


• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
  
  


• Required: Minimum of 2 years RN experience
  
  


• Required: Current New York State Registered Nurse License required.
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works closely with the Practice Triad leadership team; lead physician, practice manager and clinical leader, to run the day-to-day functions of the practice, resolving issues and concerns.
  
  


• Demonstrates open communication style, consistent with the STAR behaviors and the mission / vision of the organization.
  
  


• Functions as the clinical resource for LPN, MOA and Clerical staff.
  
  


• Demonstrates the philosophy of rounding with purpose on patients, staff, and physicians in the practice using key words at key times to identify issues. Ensures that staff is rounding on patients, consistently using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you).
  
  


• Resolves any issue or concerns at the time of the rounding. Follows up any concerns with lead physician and nurse manager.
  
  


• Identifies and has knowledge of all high risk patients and ensures plan of care is current.
  
  


• Recognizes staff for a job well done or for role modeling.
  
  


• Coaches staff privately when performance is below standard. Initiates counseling and/or assists with disciplinary action process.
  
  


• Maintains an awareness of individual practice issues and resolves them professionally, consistent with implementing HR policies and is able to hold staff accountable for their actions.
  
  


• Participates in the selection of new staff, working with the team, ensuring peer interview process is followed.
  
  


• Is fiscally responsible, participates with the leadership team in the practice budget development and management.
  
  


• Responsible for the success of the practice pillar goals, working closely with the triad leadership to achieve patient satisfaction, employee satisfaction, financial, growth, and quality goals that are aligned with the organizational goals.
  
  


• Ensures the educational requirements of the staff are obtained and maintained annually. Assures that any new change in practice is accompanied with staff competency.
  
  


• Mentors all new clinical staff and acts as an ongoing mentor to the practice staff.
  
  


• Completes the annual performance appraisal process on all direct reports, using feedback from the lead provider and other pertinent team members.
  
  


• Makes assignments based on needs of patients and competency of staff. Ensures all staff is working appropriately within their scope. Ensures appropriate number of staff is available in the practice at all times; assigns and monitors lunch, break, and committee meeting coverage. Communicates any staffing overages or needs to Nurse Manager.
  
  


• Evaluates staffing on a daily basis. Makes difficult staffing decisions with fair and consistent policies.
  
  


• Maintains all regulatory compliance in the practice, prepares the staff for a constant state of readiness.
  
  


• Demonstrates a good understanding of the national patient safety goals and ensures that the team is well versed and practicing within those goals.
  
  


• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

EDUCATION:

• AS: Nursing (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.



LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)


• RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $77,000.00 - $95,000.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Apply Now