Role Overview: Provides direct patient care and supervises nursing staff on an assigned unit, ensuring high-quality, safe, and cost-effective care. Supports unit-level improvements to enhance patient satisfaction and care delivery. Assists with staff orientation, performance appraisals, scheduling, and resource management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervises and mentors nursing personnel, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
- Facilitates communication among staff, patients, and visitors regarding care activities and operational issues.
- Participates in developing nursing policies, promoting evidence-based practices, and supporting professional growth.
- Addresses performance issues, manages staffing, and ensures regulatory requirements are met.
- Supports a healthy work environment aligned with Magnet principles.
- Contributes to incident follow-up, documentation, and resolution of patient concerns.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Enrollment in a BSN program with at least 2 years of experience or graduate from specialty training.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage resources effectively and foster teamwork.
Work Environment & Additional Info: Typically performed in a clinical setting, with hours including shifts from 7p-7:30a and flexible to meet operational needs. Emphasizes collaboration, diversity, and a commitment to patient-centered care.