Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for supervising and assisting in the daily clinical management for the unit(s) of the assigned shift, to accomplish the specific unit/department objectives.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:• Maintains quality services through consistent application of policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care.
• Clinical resources and support for staff.
• Identifies problems related to the functioning of the unit, recommends solutions, and takes corrective action to resolve them.
• Coordinates patient placement in and out of unit.
• Creates and maintains a work environment conducive to effective communication, team building and professionalism.
• Assesses and arranges staffing for unit.
• Provides effective input into hiring, termination, discipline, assignment, and evaluation of work for employees.
• Participates in orientation of new employees.
• Monitors and assures availability of unit supplies.
• Communicates and collaborates with staff members, management, physicians, other units and departments regarding patient and quality care issues.
• Completes evaluations on employees working in this Unit.
• Participates in non-direct patient-care activities including Hospital committees/task forces, quality improvement, and research, educational and other related activities.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals, and other literature.
• Participates in supervisory duties as required, i.e., helping with relief of open shifts, on-call alternating holidays.
• Staff Education - input and/or coordination of unit in-services.
• Coaches staff to develop stronger decision-making skills.
• Work to improve patient care standards within the area of responsibility.
• Participates in immediate resolution of patient incidents and patient/family concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required:
- Current RN license in the State of Michigan
• At least one (1) year of clinical experience in unit specialty
• Management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or must be obtained within three (5) years of hire or transfer. Hired or transferred on or after January 1, 2024, must obtain within three (3) years of hire or transfer.
• BLS Certification
Preferred:
• Master's degree in Nursing
• ALS Certified
• PALS Certification
