Unit Leader - Med/Surg
4 days ago
White Plains
Job Description Job Title: Unit Leader – Med/Surg Location: White Plains, NY Schedule: 4 days per week, 9 PM – 7 AM, alternating weekends & holidays Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Salary: $117,695 – $152,756 per year + full suite of benefits and retirement plan Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Unit Leader to support our Med/Surg nursing team. The Unit Leader plays a key role in promoting safe, high-quality patient care while achieving organizational and unit goals. This position requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to mentor and guide staff. The Unit Leader acts as a liaison between management, staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments to ensure seamless care delivery. Key Responsibilities: • Support the Nurse Manager and Assistant Nurse Manager in ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and adherence to policies and performance standards., • Serve as a role model, demonstrating leadership, coaching, mentoring, and problem-solving skills., • Implement and monitor unit-based quality and performance improvement initiatives., • Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure age-appropriate, evidence-based care., • Participate clinically in patient care as needed to ensure safe and optimal outcomes., • Maintain unit-based staffing and resources within budgetary guidelines., • Ensure staff participation in continuing education, shared governance, annual competencies, and adherence to policies., • Contribute to committees, task forces, or projects as assigned., • Maintain a safe patient care environment and comply with accrediting and regulatory agency standards., • Demonstrate excellent customer service, including patient rounding and monitoring patient satisfaction., • Act as a positive change agent and support organization-wide initiatives. Education & Experience Requirements: • Current NY State RN License, • BSN or MSN required, • BCLS certification required, • ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications as applicable based on unit assignment, • Minimum 1 year RN experience in the specialty area preferred; 2 years clinical experience preferred, • Previous management/leadership experience preferred, • Strong clinical skills and ability to function as staff RN Core Competencies: • Teamwork & adaptability, • Professional role modeling, • Strong assessment skills, • Excellent verbal and written communication, • Attention to detail, planning, and organization, • Sound problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making, • Stress tolerance Physical & Work Requirements: • Ability to move freely and transport objects/patients as needed, • Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions, • Ability to operate equipment and computers continuously, • Ability to concentrate on fine details and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Apply Today: Join a collaborative and supportive nursing team where your leadership makes a direct impact on patient care and staff development. Company DescriptionPride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.