POSITION SUMMARY: Coordinates clinical activities throughout the surgical services care setting on day and evening shifts.  Provides clinical leadership and assistance to nurses in the areas of; planning, organizing, evaluating and delivering nursing care to patients (of all age groups).  Provides consultation to unit nursing staff in an effort to ensure intergration and consistency of services for patients and families.  Collaborates with Nurse Mangers, off site Clinical Leaders and unit staff nurses to monitor staffing levels based on identified patient acuities. Adjusts staffing levels in accordance with established policies, procedures and guidelines for all shifts.  Supports nurses in managing emergency clinical and/or administrative situations in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols and regulatory requirements.  Facilitates the competency assessment and staff development needs for Nursing staff on all shifts.  Provides Nursing leadership support and guidelines, to clinical staff through networking, mentoring, excellent communication skills and role modeling the professional practice of Nursing.  Participates and collaborates in Nursing Leadership committees, seminars and problem solving groups to facilitate patient care delivery and the practice of Nursing. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Minimum: Graduate of an approved school of Registered Professional Nursing.   Preferred: BSN and/or CNOR Certification
LICENSE: Minimum: Current NYS License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: Minimum: BLS, ACLS, PALS required through the RQI system during clinical orientation.  CPI certifications obtained within 180 days of hire.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum: 3 years perioperative experience as a Registered Nurse required. 1 year leadership experience at the Charge Nurse level or higher.  Experience with prioritizing multiple clinical events effectively.  Strong communication skills and ability to interact positively with members of the health care team, physicians and general public. Preferred: Critical care and 1 year experience in the Health System
SKILLS: Minimum: Moderate sedation competency within six months of hire into position. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.  Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling.  Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills. Computer literacy Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Office products and electronic medical record     Salary Range: $51.45-$57.56