Work Hours/Shift:

Full-Time / Nights  / 36 hrs.

You Will Be Responsible For: (Brief Summary)

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The performance of this position requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skill based upon applied principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences. 

1. Performs the job expectations of the Registered Nurse in his / her assigned care area. 

Follows the principals of AIDET in all patient and family interactions. Effectively follows the chain of command to escalate issues unable to be resolved at the unit level.

Demonstrates professionalism and leadership qualities 
Evaluates quality of patient care and outcomes based on care and treatments administered.

2. Directs and coordinates the activities of nursing personnel on the designated shift overseeing staff and patient care


3. Promotes on the job training of all staff members through coaching, mentoring and evaluation.
 

Serves as a role model for staff by collaboratively working with the staff and physicians.
 

Coordinates orientation of newly assigned staff with preceptor.  Facilitates clinical experiences to meet orienting employee needs. 

4. Facilitates patient management and throughput by:
 

Effectively manages the patient care area by promoting two-way communication.

Assists in data collection for process improvement projects including restraints.
Participates in staff meetings and supervisory meetings.