Registered Nurse Team Lead Progressive Care Overflow
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Job Location:
Somerset, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
RN Charge-Team Lead PCU 4
Provides nursing leadership for a specific shift and unit/area.
Reports to: Director of PCU
FLSA: Non-exempt
Education: Completion of an Associate Degree from a School of Nursing
License: Applicants should have a current state RN license or a current multistate compact license and possess an associate or bachelors degree from an accredited nursing school.
Certifications: CPR certification required; ACLS & PALS w/in 6 months of hire.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions
Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability staff abilities census patient acuity and work/patient flow.
Provides direct patient care as needed.
Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
May take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
Responds to complaints about patient care and related services and manages through established channels.
Performs role-specific duties as assigned including entering orders performing admissions or discharges and coordinating transfers.
Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe quality patient care.
Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
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