Supervises all unit activities in Emergency Services during assigned shift; acts for the Nurse Manager in his/her absence.  Assures that quality patient care is delivered consistent with established policies, goals and objectives of the department and the hospital.

Education/Licensure/Certifications: Current Alabama RN license or a current RN multi-state license

Experience: Minimum of one-year experience as a staff nurse in an emergency department in which supervisor and administrative abilities have been demonstrated.

Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.  Must have knowledge of all equipment and materials required for procedures described in the Emergency Services Policy/Procedure Manual and Nursing Service Procedure Manual. BCLS, ACLS, PALS, TNNC, JCAHO, and department specific competencies must be maintained. TNCC is preferred.  Must be able to become proficient in use of pre-hospital radio equipment and poisondex.  BCLS must be obtained within the provisional period of employment.  ACLS must be obtained within the first year of employment.