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Job Summary
Summary
Provides administrative operational and clinical responsibilities for all services in the facility on evenings nights weekends and/or holidays. Serves as the clinical resource person on patient care and services; acts as the patient care representative; collaborates with medical staff ancillary support and clinical services in order to ensure optimal patient care services and environmental conditions at all times. Responsible for notifying Administrator-On-Call of serious issues incidents and internal and external disasters.
Does this position require Patient Care
Yes
Essential Functions
-Supervise patient care through verification of the use of the nursing process according to established nursing practices and patient care standards and provide direction and guidance to facilitate the nursing process.
-Ensure appropriate intervention is demonstrated in all situations e.g. deterioration of patient condition disruptive behavior equipment malfunctions etc.
-Serve as off-shift patient care representative listen to patient or patient family members issues documents and complaints and investigate if required.
-Conduct rounds of all patient care areas and define expectations for accurate reporting with emphasis on high-acuity patients.
-Collaborate throughout off-shift with support services emergency admitting and clinical services to coordinate clinical patient care or environmental needs.
-Follow through to ensure patients needs as well as environmental and safety-related issues are resolved.
Education
Bachelors Degree Nursing required and Masters Degree Nursing preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse RN - State License - Generic - HR Only required Basic Life Support BLS Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Experience
Clinical nursing experience 5-7 years required and Lead nursing experience 2-3 years required. ED experience preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong organizational and problem-solving/issue-resolution skills.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills working with a diverse patient population.
- Ability to anticipate challenges and develop and implement strategies for addressing them.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all professional and support staff.
- Proven ability to work independently.
- Strong leadership abilities to provide guidance mentorship and education to others.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Onsite
45 Francis Street
24
Regular
Rotating (United States of America)
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Required Experience:
Manager