DescriptionAt ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.Job SummaryResponsible for personnel, management, and coordination of nursing service activities for the scheduled working shift, in accordance with established philosophy, objectives, and policies of the hospital to ensure safe, efficient, and therapeutic patient care. Relates effectively with other shifts for continuity of care and, in the absence of the Director of Nursing Services, takes charge.Essential Functions
Assists in interpreting hospital policy and state law as related to the nursing service
Assists in evaluating and formulating the policies, procedures, decisions, and solutions related to the nursing service
Participates in hospital safety procedures and programs
Manages guidance and counseling activities for personnel of the designated shift
Evaluates and recommends changes in nursing service records
Responsible for all activities, nursing care, and the execution of nursing and hospital policies of scheduled shift
Responsible for informing the Director of Nursing Services of nursing activities, needs, problems, and unusual events
Recommends the purchase of supplies and equipment required for the nursing service
Coordinates activities of the nursing service through charge nurses
Continuously reviews nursing staffing patterns, checks attendance, and revises the daily staff schedule as necessary
Evaluates and reviews employees' performance against written standards for each position; approves or rejects salary change recommendations
Makes recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services to hire, promote, suspend, and terminate nursing service employees
Maintains and assists in orientation programs for new employees
Assists in supervising the in-service education program and follows up to evaluate effectiveness and to determine the need for revision of methods and materials
Investigates and reports complaints
Makes routine nursing service checks on personnel, time cards, equipment, materials, supplies, etc.
Initiates and approves orders for repairs
Responsible for environmental control, including infection control
Exercises independent judgment and initiative
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Ability to function independently, and as part of a team
Empathy for the needs of patients
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate through spoken and written English
Detail oriented, with ability to prioritize and multitask
Ability to apply sound judgment with clinical skills for optimal patient care
Demonstrates flexibility by accepting and supporting changes in work assignments as related to department and patient needs
Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills
Proficient in working with all ages and patient populations
Knowledge of appropriate equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective patient outcomes
QualificationsEducation
High school diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) preferred
Licenses/Certifications
Registered Nurse
Current State RN license required
Experience
Minimum two years post-graduate acute care hospital experience preferred
Minimum two years medical-surgical nursing experience preferred
Experience preferred in appropriate clinical care areas
