Current BLS certification; ACLS and PALS certifications preferred within one year.
Telemetry Credentialed.
BSN required; national certification preferred within three years.
Minimum of three years recent medical-surgical nursing experience; leadership experience preferred.
Responsibilities
Assign duties appropriately to nursing associates.
Serve as a role model for nursing and ancillary staff, sharing responsibility for patient outcomes.
Coordinate resources to meet and exceed customer needs and expectations.
Provide leadership and support to nursing staff, fostering interdisciplinary relationships and communication.
Facilitate unit activity to ensure excellence in clinical outcomes and quality measures.
Manage human resources and foster collaborative relationships within the department and institution.
Benefits
Supportive work environment aligned with the Department of Nursing's philosophy and goals.
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
Engagement in interdisciplinary collaboration.
Focus on patient safety and customer satisfaction.
Full Job Description
Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week, primarily clinical with administrative duties.
What will you do? The Nurse Leader will spend time clinically and in a supervisory role.
Responsible for assigning duties appropriately to associates.
Serve as a role model for professional nursing and ancillary staff, sharing the responsibility of patient outcomes.
Coordinates resources to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of our customers.
Provides leadership and support to the nursing staff by demonstrating the ability to do the following: fosters collegial interdisciplinary and physician relationships utilizing excellent communication skills; serves as a clinical resource and mentor; provides coordination of unit activity and patient throughput; provides feedback in the evaluation of staff performance; facilitates unit activity to assure excellence in clinical outcomes and quality measures.
Actively supports the philosophy, vision, mission, goals and objectives of the Department of Nursing and the Health System.
Responsible for management of human resources; fostering interdisciplinary, collaborative relationships within the department and institution as a whole.
Required Job Specific Competencies:
Demonstrates excellent communication and organizational skills.
Able to prioritize events to assure patient safety and customer satisfaction.
Evidence of strong clinical expertise to assist others in assessing critical patients and assuring proper management. Demonstrates the ability to deliver and assure safe patient care utilizing the nursing process.
Demonstrates the CARES values at all times.
Qualifications:
NYS license as a registered nurse.
Current BLS certification. ACLS certification preferable or completed within one year, PALS certification preferable or completed within a one year
Telemetry Credentialed
PAS level III or IV optional
Education:
A graduate of an approved school of nursing or having met requirements by the NYS Education Department, is eligible for licensure, or currently holds a NYS license as a registered nurse.
BSN required
National certification preferred or a willingness to complete within a defined timeframe (less than 3 years).
Experience:
Minimum of three years recent medical-surgical nursing experience required.
Evidence of previous leadership experience preferred
Must possess a basic knowledge and skills in: Leadership Change management Resource management Effective oral and written communication
Complexity of Duties:
Able to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team and manage a stressful environment with composure and professionalism.
Able to work independently and use own judgment in daily management of the unit.
The characteristics of the job require interpersonal skills that reflect:
The ability to deal effectively with a wide range of customers.
A professional attitude that supports nursing services and hospital administration and reflects a positive working relationship with staff, physicians, and other departments.
An adaptable approach to a frequently changing environment on the unit, in the hospital, and in the health care field.
The ability to manage in a creative, organized, self-directed, and goal-oriented manner.
