Description

Summary:

Provides essential leadership and coordination of patient care services on the specified nursing unit; coordinates the allocation of staff and other resources according to departmental needs; facilitates the on-going achievement of the unit, department and facilities mission and goals; promotes the development and improvement of processes directed at providing quality, economical healthcare services; provides direct patient care on a routine basis.

Responsibilities:

• This position will be responsible for assisting the department Director and/or Manager in daily operations. 
• Assists the charge nurse with evaluation of admissions, discharges and patient flow. 
• Supervise work activities of licensed and non-licensed associates. 
• This position will be working a percentage of time as a staff nurse. 
• Assists in communicating a shared vision, mission and values within the department. 
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care according to established standards, policies and procedures. 
• Maintains an atmosphere that supports and encourages high performance, teamwork and continual improvement of associates.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Experience

• Five years clinical experience in applicable nursing area (unit specific) preferred; Charge nurse experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current Texas RN License
• CPR (American Heart Association)
• BLS
• ACLS within 6 months of hire/transfer date
• For Shoreline Emergency Department: CPI within 90 days of hire/transfer date, TNCC within 18 months of hire/transfer date, ENPC or PALS within 18 months of hire/transfer date, and NIHSS within 90 days of hire/transfer date

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time