Position Summary:

Assists the Unit Director with the responsibility and accountability for the management of the unit. Emphasis on independent decision making related to the nursing process. Demonstrates the ability to provide consistent direction for all nursing personnel in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating nursing activities.

Qualifications:

A. Education:

Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred.

B. Training and Experience:

1. Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.

2. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association within 6 months or hire or transfer to department.

3. TCAR (Trauma Care After Resuscitation) or TNCC within 12 months of hire or transfer to department. (class selection dependent on director assignment)

4. Eighteen months full time experience as RN preferred.