Job Description

Represents hospital administration and clinical management in their absence. Demonstrates clinical leadership to improve patient care and nursing practice. Serves as a clinical resource for nursing by providing clinical expertise and by teaching in informal settings.



Responsible for own practice within legal, ethical, and professional boundaries. + Maintains current license.
+ Maintains expertise in the area.
+ Successful completion of probation and annual skills/competency requirements.
+ Serves as a role model by demonstrating positive team based behaviors.
+ Shows commitment to personal professional growth through the pursuit of advanced knowledge and skills.
+ Participates in performance improvement activities.
+ Regular and timely attendance is required for this position.
+ Performance of duties will be in compliance with all laws and regulations governing healthcare organizations.
Demonstrates leadership skills in systems management of practice and/or operations issues. + Assists the staff with the transfer of patients to and from other institutions.
+ Arranges with anesthesia and physicians the scheduling of surgery and/or procedures after hours.
+ Coordinates the release of bodies with the funeral homes and assists staff/families during the process.
Serves as a resource for nurses by providing clinical expertise. + Serves as an educator in informal settings.
+ Teaches basic and advanced skills.
+ Role model by exhibiting practice behaviors which encourage staff self development.
+ Assists in the staffs development of problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
+ Mentors and supports staff in developing conflict management, delegation, nursing practice, and communication skills.
Performs patient care services as needed. + Provides direct patient care.
+ Performs care planning activities utilizing assessment data or input from all team members encompassing individual patient needs throughout the continuum of care.
+ Alters plan of care based on ongoing assessments.
+ Ensures efficient, quality patient outcomes through the implementation of the plan of care and effective use of all available resources.
Communicates staff educational needs to the appropriate management representative. + interprets clinical and administrative hospital policies and procedures after hours.
+ Communicates with management concerning unresolved issues, problems, or education needs of the staff and provides appropriate follow-up as necessary.
+ Acts as a facilitator and resource to the hospital staff in solving problems.


Education:


Required: Associate's Degree; An accredited, state approved, school of nursing degree Preferred: Bachelor's Degree; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience:


5 years of clinical RN experience
Skills:


Computer skills and keyboarding * Skill in decision-making