Coordinates clinical activities throughout the acute care setting on evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Provides clinical leadership and assistance to Nurses in planning, organizing, evaluating, and delivering Nursing care to patients of all age groups.
Provides consultation to unit nursing staff in an effort to ensure integration and consistency of services for patients and families. Collaborates with Nurse Managers, off-site Clinical Leaders, and unit staff nurses to monitor staffing levels based on identified patient acuities and 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 shifts and weekends.
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.