Training
Assures adequately trained staff for safe and effective care working in conjunction with the staffing office and nurse managers.
Budget
Considers budgetary staffing allowances when making staffing assignments.
Clinical
Functions as a clinical resource person for pediatric and adolescent patients.
Provides a variety of clinical functions/nursing skills to adult and geriatric patients.
Responds to codes and other clinical emergencies.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Must maintain current knowledge of nursing standards of practice, regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Must meet continuing education requirements
Must maintain knowledge and resources necessary to provide age appropriate care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
Supervises staffing of nursing personnel on each nursing unit for each tour of duty.
Supervises, evaluates work performance and conducts yearly performance appraisals of assigned group of Resource Pool employees.
Directs/implements nursing plan of care
Collaborates with Transfer Center and unit charge nurses to determine appropriate bed assignments.
Directs the bed assignments during periods of high census and bed alerts.
Attends nursing management meetings to discuss operation, need, and programs for improvement.
Must complete all required leadership classes.
Serves on committees as appointed by Vice President or Director
Directs communication effectively with all personnel of nursing units
Must be able to adjust to and demonstrate effective leadership within a rapidly changing healthcare environment
The incumbent has routine contact with physicians, ancillary personnel, other nursing personnel, patients, family and visitors.
The incumbent must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to all customers/co-workers ;and in all aspects of patients care and job performance
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing. Constantly
Walking. Constantly
Sitting. Occasionally
Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
Climbing. Occasionally
Balancing. Occasionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occasionally
Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally
Grasping. Frequently
Speaking. Constantly
Hearing. Constantly
Repetitive Motions. Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination. Frequently
Salary Range
$41.99-$52.49
Education
Associate’s Degree | Nursing | Required
Bachelor’s Degree | Nursing | Not Required
Certifications
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association, Registered Nurse (MS) - MS Board of Nursing
