Role: Coordinates and supervises nursing care on a surgical trauma unit, supporting quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.
Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care, supervises staff, manages staffing and supplies, and ensures compliance with policies and regulations. Facilitates performance appraisals, addresses performance issues, mentors staff, and promotes evidence-based practices. Acts as a resource for unit issues, collaborates with management, and addresses patient and family concerns. Ensures effective documentation, resource utilization, and safety protocols are maintained.
Qualifications & Skills: Graduate from a specialty nursing program, enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred). Strong leadership, communication, and clinical skills. Ability to promote a collaborative, patient-centered environment while adhering to regulatory standards.
Key Duties: Lead nursing activities, support unit improvements, participate in policy development, and foster a positive work environment aligned with Magnet principles. Responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient care delivery, with a focus on patient outcomes and staff development.