Category:

RN Professional

City:

Martin

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

8 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Under the direction of the CNO has 24 hour, 7 days a week responsibility for overall management of a nursing unit, stress lab and telemetry monitoring makes decisions that require expert clinical judgment; and collaborates with physicians, families, and other departments. Responsible for operational management of the Intensive Care Unit, central Telemetry, and stress lab supervision of assigned personnel, and utilization of the nursing process and age specific criteria in delivery of patient care.

Responsibilities:Assures patient care management through utilization of the nursing process and age specific criteria.Selects and manages nursing staff for assigned unit.Assures continuing education of the staff.Prepares and manages personnel and equipment budgets.Assures unit compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.Directs Quality Improvement activities to ensure quality of patient care and compliance with Nursing Standards.Evaluates, interprets, and implements hospital and nursing policies and procedures and recommends changes as required.Represents the unit at interdepartmental hospital functions and directs the interrelationships between the unit, other hospital departments, and the community at large.Recognizes and participates in activities which foster personal and professional growth.Endorses and promotes the Service Excellence strategy and the philosophy, values and goals of West Tennessee Healthcare.Develops and maintains a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the nursing unit.Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

Completion of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree in nursing required. BSN preferred.  

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in the state of Tennessee.BLS certification must be obtained within orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position.Certification in specialty area preferred.  

EXPERIENCE:

Proficiency in current practices and techniques in specific area of clinical expertise as acquired through clinical experience.Previous management and supervisor experience preferred.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.