Job DescriptionIn conjunction with the Nurse Manager, assists in coordinating the day-to-day activities and operations of the Central Staffing Office. Collaborates with float pool team members, nurse educator and other members of the health care team in the delivery of quality patient care. Provides direct leadership in the bed management role as needed. Provides off shift visibility and coverage. Reports to the Nurse Manager.
ResponsibilitiesClinical Practice/Quality and Patient Safety:
- Frequently takes a clinical support role, either functioning as the Bed Manager on shift, or providing direct patient care at the bedside.
- Supports the organization with delegating staffing, being a resource and communicating needs for the defined patient population according to Connecticut Children's and unit policies and standards.
- Exemplifies leadership skills and is recognized as an expert by peers and others.
- Applies expertise in helping peers with complex patient issues, and develops strategies to support staff in caring for a new patient type,
- Demonstrates commitment to continuous quality improvement. Leads change processes by coordinating quality improvement activities in the Central Staffing Office.
QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREDBachelors of Science in Nursing.
Position Specific Job Education and/or ExperienceBed Management experience preferred. Resource nurse or leadership experience preferred.
LICENSE and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED- Current State of Connecticut Registered Licensure is required and maintained thereafter
- Current Basic life support (BLS)/CPR in adult, child and infant required upon hi
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREDKNOWLEDGE OF:
- Nursing and Institutional Strategic Plan.
- Day to day needs of organization
- Accreditation and certification requirements and standards.
- Technological platforms as they relate to CT Children's as a whole
SKILLS:
Communication and Influence:
- Advocate on behalf of CT Children's.
- Actively listen to ideas of others.
- Present complex information in a clear and compelling way (verbally and written).
- Ensure staff are provided with appropriate information about issue that may impact them.
- Effectively gain commitment from others.
ABILITY TO:
- Demonstrate all the CT Children's Leadership Competencies.
- Supervise and train employees, foster employee development and performance management.
- Act in a professional capacity and serve as a professional role model
- Lead change, including encouraging innovation, and employing strategies to overcome resistance to change.
- Build a high performing team by coaching team members and holding others accountable.
- Foster teamwork and collaboration. Partners with colleagues to accomplish common goals, constructively raise concerns, use problem solving approaches to identify solutions.
Demonstrate personal Leadership by treating others with respect, admitting mistakes, taking responsibilities for actions and decisions, and modeling integrity in an ethical
About the TeamThe Central Staffing Office Nursing Float Pool is a team that demonstrates a high level of flexibility, enjoys variety and likes making new friends. The RN and PCA teams float to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and 3 Medical/Surgical Units. The PCA team also floats to the Emergency Department for patient sitting. We provide the opportunity to network throughout the hospital, care for children of all ages and diagnoses, and expand your skills. Come join a team that is welcomed throughout the hospital because of the great care we provide.
