Position Summary:

To provide supervision and guidance to employees and to coordinate patient activities on a given shift in a specified nursing department.

 

PATIENT CARE/NURSING SKILLS

Coordinates patient care delivery in a specified nursing department during a designated shift. Facilitates prompt consultations to admitting, attending, and resident physicians. Participates in clinical coverage of the Department by providing direct patient care and patient teaching as determined by patient acuity, case mix, and volume. Demonstrates competence in the functions and skills of the Staff Nurse in her/his Department.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Participates in the development of Standards of Care and Standards of Practice for the Department Provides feedback to Nursing Management regarding employees’ job performance. In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, inspects equipment and environment on a regular basis for needed repairs and safety, and reports hazards for correction. In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, operates the Department within budgetary guidelines. Shares information learned at conferences and seminars with peers.

REQUIREMENTS

Current licensure to practice Professional Nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Appropriate specialty nursing certification

Experience

3 years relevant clinical experience Charge Nurse experience preferred 3 year critical care experience