**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: ICU-1 Main Campus** **Hours: Full Time 36 Hours** **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.