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We offer a competitive wage, benefits for full and part-time employees, flexible scheduling, and a work environment that focuses on joy and positivity!
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs all responsibilities outlined in the Registered Nurse job description. Coordinates and supervises the daily operations and nursing functions of the assigned clinical unit(s). Supports and guides staff in patient care decisions, prioritization, and interventions. Assists with patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and direct care as needed. Demonstrates effective leadership and ability to grow as a leader through communication, teamwork, and accountability. Delegates tasks appropriately based on skill and scope of practice. Provides real-time and constructive feedback and guidance to team members. Makes staffing assignments based on patient acuity, unit census, and staff skill mix. Manages shift-to-shift staffing, including emergency staffing adjustments, in collaboration with the Staffing Coordinator, Department Director, and House Supervisor. Coordinates replacement staffing and assists with “on-call” or low census staffing planning. Facilitates or participates in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and team huddles; leads huddles in the absence of the department director. Participates in departmental quality improvement initiatives and audits as assigned. Assists with policy and procedure development and implementation. Attends staff meetings and promotes ongoing professional development. Supports orientation and training for new staff. Promotes a safe, clean, organized, and patient-centered environment. Responds to emergency situations such as rapid responses, codes, and trauma activations. Upholds a positive, professional, and service-oriented attitude with patients, families, and coworkers. Maintains confidentiality and complies with all laws, standards of conduct, and organizational policies. Uses safe work practices and complies with all infection control and safety protocols. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include assisting with interviewing, onboarding, training, performance input, coaching, and conflict resolution in coordination with the Department Director or House Supervisor.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Current RN license to practice in the state—required. Previous hospital experience as a Registered Nurse—required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)—preferred. Previous leadership experience—preferred.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Required within six months. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Required within six months. Department-specific certification may be required (e.g., Oncology Certification).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to build caring, compassionate relationships with patients and families. Collaborates effectively with the healthcare team using evidence-based care. Proficient in operating medical equipment. Strong time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to effectively delegate and oversee tasks within scope of practice. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills. Flexibility, innovation, and adaptability in changing clinical situations. Demonstrates a commitment to personal and professional growth.
Language Skills
Must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English. Ability to read and interpret clinical documents, protocols, and safety instructions. Ability to write professional documentation and reports. Effective in communicating with patients, families, colleagues, and interdisciplinary teams.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and moving throughout the shift. Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, including assisting with patient transfers, equipment, and supplies. Must be able to support, reposition, or help ambulate patients using proper body mechanics and lifting techniques, sometimes with the aid of mechanical devices or team assistance. Must be able to respond rapidly to emergency situations, including performing CPR and emergency procedures that may involve physical exertion. Must be able to tolerate physical and emotional stress in a fast-paced environment. Visual acuity must include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.