Role Overview

Provides unit-based leadership in a clinical setting, collaborating with nursing staff, physicians, and management to ensure high-quality, cost-effective patient care that promotes safety and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs nursing and ancillary personnel, assessing staffing needs based on patient acuity.
• Develops and revises care plans, monitors care activities, and participates in patient care when necessary.
• Fosters a patient and family-centered environment, addressing cultural diversity and needs.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards, quality measures, and hospital policies through participation in performance improvement teams.
• Manages staff performance, including hiring, coaching, discipline, and scheduling, while maintaining budget targets.
• Coordinates equipment maintenance, ensures department cleanliness, and addresses operational issues.
• Assesses and improves department operations and patient care processes.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing required; Master’s preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the practice state required.
• Supervisory experience and clinical expertise required.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, Fetal Heart Monitoring; CPR certification preferred.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lead teams, make independent judgments, and coordinate care effectively.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and cultural competence.