Directs and supervises nursing service functions and activities during assigned tour of duty.  Coordinates concerns of other departments after hours, in the absence of directors.

Education:   

Current Alabama RN license or a current RN multi-state license.   BSN or associated field preferred.        

Experience: 

Five years of experience in a head/charge nurse capacity and/or demonstrated leadership abilities.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

BLS, ACLS and PALS, certification or eligibility/capability to certify within 90 days. Capable of handling varying and unpredictable situations;  Emergency or crisis situations;  Capable of  performing emergency care;  Available to be occasionally subjected to irregular hours.  Works overtime as required.  Occasional stress due to multiple calls and inquiries.  Capable of handling exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness) and contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.  Able to read, write and speak the English language.