Job Summary:

Under general direction, supervises the nursing staff in the delivery of patient care. Coordinates services with other patient care units and provides direct patient evaluation and nursing care as necessary. Ensures adherence to hospital and department policies, nursing policies, standards and practices in the assigned work area.

Essential Functions:

• Observes professional ethics in maintaining confidential information concerning the financial, personal, medical or employment status of patients/families at LRH
• Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and hospital
• Must report safety hazards and initiate appropriate action
• Participate in safety instructional programs
• Directs patient care activities
• Schedules staff to ensure full coverage of patient care needs and to ensure effective patient services
• Supervises personnel, which includes recommendations for hiring, performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem resolution
• Participates in program development and in development and implementation of operating policy and procedure
• Oversees and provides direct nursing evaluation and/or related care and consultation to patients as required
• Coordinates services with other patient care units as required; maintains communication with allied health services and maintains community liaison as appropriate
• Oversees compliance to regulatory and accrediting agency’s standards by nursing staff
• Oversees departmental compliance with all Core Measure indicators
• Serves as Administrative representative while performing duties
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes workplace safety
• Performs patient care duties on the unit serving as a team member of the acute care staff
• Demonstrates knowledge of disaster plan and role as supervisor
• Must have 12 hours in service education per calendar year
• 90 day evaluations for staff must be completed and sent to H.R. within 100 days of hire/transfer
• Intervene when conditions threaten life, health or damage to equipment or building
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing, preferred
• RN

Certification:

• ACLS Certified
• BLS Certified
• PALS
• NRP

License:

• TN State Licensure for Registered Nurse

Experience:

• Previous experience, required
• 3 years in Nursing and 1 year in Nursing Management

Skills:

• Organizational
• Customer Relations
• Grammar/Spelling/Math
• Read, Write, Speak, understand English
• De-escalation Training
• Follow written and oral direction
• Management Skills preferred
• Computer Training (Excel, Microsoft Word, Meditech)