Behavioral Health Unit Clinical Practice Leader RN

Job Details

Clinical Practice Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

• With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Clinical Practice Leader uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. 

• The Clinical Practice Leader has advanced preparation and demonstrates a high degree of professional competence in a specialized nursing field and who applies a wide range of alternatives and strategies in problem solving situations utilizing the nursing process. Promotes and supports the use of evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities:

• Interacts with co-workers, patients, their family/designated care partner(s), and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

• Integrates Evidence-Based Practice, clinical expertise, patients, their family/designated care partner(s) preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal healthcare.

• Partners with patients, their family/designated care partner(s)) in identifying learning needs and priorities and provides education in ways that are useful, understandable, and affirming

• Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices and protocols and individual performance.

• Facilitates orientation and continuous education of staff, competency Responsible for Q&S NSI responsibilities, reviewing data, action plans, etc

• Promote staff professional development

• Demonstrates a commitment to learning and seeks opportunities for continued professional growth and development and acts in primary preceptor role to appropriate staff members
• Actively participates in hospital- and practice setting-based committees including NPG and safety and quality improvement.
• Demonstrates willingness to give and receive feedback and integrates appropriate changes into practice. 

• Full Time 40 HPW Day position

Requirements:

• 3 years of Acute Care Hospital Exp.

• Behavioral Health/Psych exp. Preferred

• BSN required

• BLS Required

• MSN preferred

Total Rewards 

As a valued member of the team, you will be eligible to receive our total rewards package which includes: 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans 

• Retirement Plans 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Voluntary benefits 

• Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc. 

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address

1020 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.