This is a open to both full-time and part-time employees and is a night shift opportunity.Bargaining Unit: EAP
Rate of Pay: DOE
SummaryUnder the general direction of the MedSurg/ ICU Manager, coordinates and delivers care to patients 7 years and older. Assists patients during their hospital stay from admission through discharge. Utilizes the nursing process to develop a plan of nursing care. The RN assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating direct and indirect nursing care, and identifying outcomes and needs for patients post discharge.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Performs all aspects in job description of the Staff Nurse ICU.
- Is designated Team Lead when working in ICU.
- Oversees daily clinical operations, ensuring the delivery of the highest levels of clinical quality and customer service to patients in the most cost-effective manner.
- Communicates throughout the day with physicians and staff to ensure optimal coordination in the delivery of medical services.
- Assists MedSurg/ ICU Manager with interviews and training.
- Ensures adequate daily staffing.
- Implements operational changes as directed by MedSurg/ ICU Manager.
- Ensures regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
- Coordinates with the MedSurg/ ICU Manager and Lead Unit Clerk to ensure accurate and complete billing and charge capture.
- Resolves customer complaints or forwards them to the MedSurg/ ICU Manager as appropriate.
- Serves as the site specialist for all computer software used to manage department operations.
- Educates staff on optimal use of the software and troubleshoots issues, coordinating with IT staff as needed.
- Coordinates ordering of medical supplies.
- Monitors clinic staffing and expenditures for budgetary compliance and provides justification to the MedSurg/ ICU Manager regarding necessary staff overtime or unbudgeted expenditures.
- Attends ICU meetings as an alternate for the MedSurg/ ICU Manager.
- Assists MedSurg/ ICU Manager in coordinating Staff Meetings and Skills Days.
- Participates in data collection and department quality improvement programs.
- Monitors and maintains all department records and documentation.
- Participates in updating policies and procedures to accurately reflect department workflow.
- Acts as a resource and serves as a mentor for other nurses.
- Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
- Complies with System policies and procedures.
- Other duties may be assigned.
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNo supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Education/Experience Associate's Degree from a National League of Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or equivalent accredited school of nursing. The nurse shall have completed a nursing education program that included clinical experiences with actual patients under the supervision of qualified faculty.
1-2 years relevant experience
Required Licenses/CertificationsCalifornia Registered Nurse (RN)
Nevada Registered Nurse (RN)
BLS/ACLS/PALS: Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Entry or Prep Curriculum (depending on their previous BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS certification).
Other Experience/QualificationsRequired:
- Leadership ability
- Ability to communicate well with others
- Previous ICU Experience
- Prior work as a Team Lead
- Prior experience in coordinating staff schedules and daily assignments
- Prior involvement in performance improvement projects
Preferred:
- Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR)/EPIC experience.
