Description
Summary: Directs and supervises nursing service and activities during evening, night, and weekend hours. Responsibilities:
- Prepares work schedules, assigns personnel, evaluates work performances and makes recommendations for personnel actions.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
- Administers the nursing program during the evening, night and weekend shifts and coordinates activities. Promotes cooperation of the staff to achieve department objectives and maintain good department relations.
- Makes complete rounds of all units and notes patients' condition where appropriate.
- Assists attending physicians and aides patients and families as needed in times of stress or crisis.
- Arranges emergency surgery and other services; participates in and evaluates all codes on his/her shift.
- Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records where appropriate. Maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
- Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
- Directs maintenance of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Requirements: Education:
- Associates Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred.
Experience:
- Six months management experience or five years acute care clinical experience.
- Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and problem-solving skills.
Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:
- Current valid NM or compact RN License.
- BLS required.
- ACLS required or must obtain within six months from date of hire or date of transfer.
- BLS and ACLS must be issued through the American Heart Association.
Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Per Diem As Needed
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