Provides direction, supervision and leadership to Nursing employees, in collaboration with the Nurse Managers and
Directors, to maintain standards of care/practice in the delivery of quality patient care on the day/evening/night shifts,
weekdays, weekends and holidays. Functions as a representative of Administration and provides resource and
guidance to Nursing and the ancillary/support departments, as well as the community.
Essential Job Functions
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1) Models “expert” professional nursing knowledge, skills and judgment, able to use expertise to guide staff in providing quality care, patient safety and efficient care.
2) Assures unit/department leaders' coordinate activities, oversee care for patients based on established
clinical practice standards, code of professional ethics and regulatory compliance for designated and/or
other shift as assigned. Interact with physicians, ancillary healthcare staff, other departments to assure
patient follow-up and continuity of care. Records maintained according to policy/procedures, confidentiality of
Protected Health Information (PHI) and accurate and timely standards. Daily staffing practices coordinated,
includes allocating, assigning and monitoring staffing needs based on fluctuating unit/department staffing
levels. Internal disaster procedures coordinated with the Emergency Department and staffing resources
allocated to assure safe effect and timely care of patients. Hospital, nursing and regulatory standards used
to guide practice: Joint Commission, ODH, OSHA, CMS and OBN. Emergency protocols/procedures
followed, based on education and patient needs. American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Professional
Ethics followed.
3) Provides leadership and assist off-shift/weekend employees to develop a collaborative and cohesive team;
fosters positive working relationships. Demonstrates listening skills, responds with understanding to others'
concerns/suggestions; approachable and creates trust. Facilitates timely and accurate communication.
Provides counseling to employees, as needed, and documents unusual situations for Nurse Manager(s)
and/or Directors for corrective action. Maintains positive relationships with all consumers and providers of
services. Assigns employees (licensed/unlicensed), as appropriate to patient's condition and employee's
education/competency skill. Assures Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) Nurse Practice Act regulations
implemented and nursing activities are delegated appropriately to STNAs. Collaborates with Charge RNs
and assures appropriate assignments, coordinated shift operations and/or team activities, breaks/lunch
assigned and promotes communication with next shift(s). Inspires confidence from co-workers, visitors,
physicians and community by remaining well-informed and prepared at all times.
4) Assures unit/department leaders' coordinate activities, oversee care for patients based on established
clinical practice standards, code of professional ethics and regulatory compliance for designated and/or
other shift as assigned. Interact with physicians, ancillary healthcare staff, other departments to assure
patient follow-up and continuity of care. Records maintained according to policy/procedures, confidentiality of
Protected Health Information (PHI) and accurate and timely standards. Daily staffing practices coordinated,
includes allocating, assigning and monitoring staffing needs based on fluctuating unit/department staffing
levels. Internal disaster procedures coordinated with the Emergency Department and staffing resources
allocated to assure safe effect and timely care of patients. Hospital, nursing and regulatory standards used
to guide practice: Joint Commission, ODH, OSHA, CMS and OBN. Emergency protocols/procedures
followed, based on education and patient needs. American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Professional.
5) Provides leadership and assist off-shift/weekend employees to develop a collaborative and cohesive team;
fosters positive working relationships. Demonstrates listening skills, responds with understanding to others'
concerns/suggestions; approachable and creates trust. Facilitates timely and accurate communication.
Provides counseling to employees, as needed, and documents unusual situations for Nurse Manager(s)
and/or Directors for corrective action. Maintains positive relationships with all consumers and providers of
services. Assigns employees (licensed/unlicensed), as appropriate to patient's condition and employee's
education/competency skill. Assures Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) Nurse Practice Act regulations
implemented and nursing activities are delegated appropriately to STNAs. Collaborates with Charge RNs
and assures appropriate assignments, coordinated shift operations and/or team activities, breaks/lunch
assigned and promotes communication with next shift(s). Inspires confidence from co-workers, visitors,
physicians and community by remaining well-informed and prepared at all times.
6) Collaborates with patient/significant others, interdisciplinary team and departments to ensure effective and
efficient patient care delivery, desired patient outcomes and continuity of care. Demonstrates excellence in
customer service with all contacts (patients, families, physicians, colleagues, other departments and
community). Interacts with customers (patients, families, physicians, staff, community) and assesses
satisfaction with care. Assures resources to provide patient/family care needs (other disciplines, Care
Management, Spiritual Care, LOOP, police, etc.). Critical values/results reported by staff to MD for timely
action. Coordinates inter-departmental patient care systems and processes, e.g., troubleshoots,
emergency/disaster procedures and equipment/supply availability. Promotes continuity of care with internal,
regional and external agencies. Facilitates smooth patient flow and bed availability for admission from
Emergency (ED) and Admitting Departments to appropriate nursing units. Updates family with plan of care;
provides opportunity for family presence and involvement. Facilitates patients' care management to achieve
desired length-of-stay (LOS) and identifies appropriateness/intensity of service issues.
Promotes staff consideration for special needs and behaviors of specific age groups across the lifespan
7) Promotes staff consideration for special needs and behaviors of specific age groups across the lifespan and
individuals served and models same. Education provided regarding procedures to patient and/or significant
other. Information explained using correct, understandable and age-appropriate terminology. Equipment
and/or procedure explained. Address child by name and uses the last name for adult patients, if over 19
years. Patient involvement in procedure and care planning, appropriate to age. Privacy/modesty maintained.
Time sequencing and individual variances explained, as appropriate to age.
8) Participates in performance improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery processes, nursing practice
quality and patient safety. Promotes use of quality of care and patient safety activity results for initiating
changes in nursing practice. Participates with nursing leadership to develop and monitor performance
improvement and competency assessment action plans to surpass standards of excellence, Joint
Commission requirements and other required standards/regulations. Identifies quality and customer service
issues to monitor/evaluate, report to Nurse Manager. Identifies recommendations to improve nursing care of
patient outcomes. Participates or contributes to root cause analysis (RCA). Supports and promotes hospitals'
programs for infection control, patient safety and risk management. Medical therapies/medications safely
initiated per order, patients' response evaluated and physician notified as needed. Adverse patient reaction
and/or unusual occurrence reported in timely manner. Handwashing protocol, standard precautions followed
and personal protective equipment used. Knowledge of hazardouse waste management plan demonstrated.
Safety policies (fall precautions, restraint use, skin integrity) and disaster plans followed. Clean, safe, secure
and healing environment maintained.
9) Meets hospital continuing education requirements, assesses own knowledge and maintains professional
growth/development by participating in seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of
latest healthcare trends. Facilitates orientation, in-service training and continuing education opportunities for
employees on designated shift, as needed. Seeks continuing education experiences to maintain/enhance
clinical skills. Seeks credentials and/or specialty certification; completes formal educational degree (BSN
and MSN preferred). Promotes work environment supporting clinical education/learning (orientees, students,
resource team and floats). Shares knowledge and skills with colleagues; learns from others. Assists others in
achieving yearly competency requirements. Provides peers with constructive feedback regarding their
practice. Facilitates preceptor role for clinical education/learning activities to promote continuous learning.
11) Coordinates and facilitates competent/safe use of medical equipment (invasive/non-invasive), procedures
and patient education and patient's response monitored, appropriate to patient population
12) Makes rounds on all units to asses the unit's status in terms of workload and staffing. Responds to all Code
Blue and Rapid Response calls. Assists with family and patient concerns. Collaborates with the Nurse
Managers to prepare the staffing board for all shifts ensuring adequate staffing both in number and skill mix.
Oversees maintenance of the master schedules and their long term retention. Schedules after hour
surgeries. Manages the Float Pool ensuring there are adequate numbers and appropriate skill mix to cove
vacancies created by FMLA, illness, etc. in full and part-time staff. Creates and maintains policies and
procedures for the Float Pool. Ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards 24
hours per day. Manages clinical and administrative issues after hours, contacting the Administrator-on-Call when needed.
Patient Population
The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also, select the age of the patient population served:
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Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
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Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
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Neonates (0-4 weeks)
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Adolescents (13-17 years)
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Infant (1-12 months)
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Adults (18-64 years).
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Pediatrics (1-12 years)
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Geriatrics (65 years and older)
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Not applicable to this position.
Employment Qualifications
Education Qualifications - List the minimum education, training, and experience required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Required Minimum Education:
2 year Associate’s Degree
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Preferred Education:
Master’s in Nursing
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Licensing/ Certification - If registration, certification or licensure is required, include the name of the accrediting or licensing body.
Licensure/Certification Required:
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Licensure/Certification Preferred:
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Years and Type of Experience:
2 years of Infusion Services experience
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Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
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