5-7 years of lead/supervisory/management experience, preferably in a clinical setting.
Current Registered Nurse license in Texas is mandatory.
Current BLS training required; ACLS and PALS certification must be obtained within 6 months.
Preferred certifications include NPD-BC, CNML, or specialty certifications such as CEN, CFRN, CPEN, or CCRN.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
Plan, supervise, and evaluate patient care in the Surgical and satellite Emergency Departments.
Coordinate duties across all shifts to ensure continuity of patient care.
Monitor patient care outcomes and address variances with nursing staff for process improvement.
Provide clinical patient care using the nursing process and professional standards.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among nursing personnel.
Manage transitions and implement process improvements within the clinical area.
Supervise Surgical Hospital Emergency Department staff and act as requested by senior nursing leadership.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
Health and wellness programs.
Potential for advancement in nursing leadership roles.
Supportive work environment focused on patient care excellence.
Full Job Description
Job Summary Plans, supervises, and evaluates patient care and nursing personnel of a clinical area, to include the Surgical and satellite Emergency Departments, on a 24-hour basis. Coordinates duties for all shifts to accomplish continuity of safe quality patient care. Monitors outcome measures and shares variances with Associates for continuous process improvement in a clinical area. Responsible for supervision of the Surgical Hospital Emergency Department and the Surgical Hospital Administrators on Duty as requested by the Surgical Hospital Chief Operating Officer/Assistant Chief Nursing Officer.
Provides clinical patient care to patients utilizing the nursing process. Utilizes knowledge of professional nursing practice in providing age-appropriate care based on scientific principles, nursing standards of practice, and standards of patient care for patient populations.
Skills 1. Conceptualize and articulate a vision for nursing practice for a specific clinical area and translates into action. 2. Ability to foster and facilitate collaborative interpersonal relationships. 3. Calculates risks associated with an anticipated action. 4. Ability to facilitate transitions through sound process improvement methodologies. 5. Ability to negotiate and resolve conflict. 6. Willingness to embrace change and manage it effectively. 7. Ability to foster and implement team-building strategies. 8. Skill in the use of computer systems and related software applications. 9. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions. 10. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
Work Experience Five years of lead/supervisory/management experience is required. Experience preferably in a clinical setting.
License/Registration/Certification 1. Current and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas is required. 2. Current BLS traning is required. 3. ACLS and PALS are required to be obtained within 6 months of being in the department. 4. Obtainment of the Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) certification, Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML), Nurse Executive Leadership certification or one of the following approved nursing certification in specialty area is highly preferred: - Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) - Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) - Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) - Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Education and Training Bachelor degree in Nursing is required.
