| Location | Savannah, TN |
FLSA Employment Status: Nonexempt/Hourly
JOB SUMMARY
To provide direct supervision and management of patient care activities. To assist with the daily operations of the Emergency Department, including assisting with the supervision of staff and the utilization of department resources. Will provide direct patient care and collaborate with clinical and ancillary services.
Reporting Structure: Reports to the ED Nursing Director
Supervisory Responsibilities: Will assist in the supervision of Emergency Department employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Graduate of accredited RN program
Work Experience
Must have three years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. Charge nurse experience preferred.
License/Certification
Current Tennessee State or Compact State Registered Nurse License with no restrictions
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within 30 days of hire date.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for full-time employees within 1 year of hire date.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required for full-time employees within 1 year of hire date.
Current Trauma Nursing Core Care (TNCC) preferred.
STANDARD CORE COMPETENCIES
SKILLS
People/Leadership
Patient experience
Communications
Organization Relations
Diversity and Inclusion
Crisis Reduction/Critical Thinking
KNOWLEDGE
Mission
Vision
Quality/Safety
Conflict Resolution
Leadership Principles
Human Resources/Employment
Data Management/Synthesizing
Information Technology
Just Culture
Abilities:
The ability to effectively lead others in achieving essential duties.
The ability to effectively converse and actively listen to others concerning ED issues.
Behavior:
Core Values/ Standards of Conduct
AIDET/Organizational Expectations
Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patients and Pediatric Patients
Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols
Biohazard Waste
CC Hand Hygiene
JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES
Department Specific Specialty Area Skills:
Triage
EKG performance and basic interpretation
IV/IO insertion skills
Monitoring the suicidal patient
Excellent customer service/people skills
Adept at working with diverse patient populations
Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
Resourceful and calm during emergent situations, able to react decisively using appropriate protocols and procedures.
Knowledge:
EMTALA
Strategies of nursing management
Foundations of health laws
Statistics and research methodology
Working knowledge of the universal patient safety standards, standards and rules related to government and other regulatory agencies (DNV, CMS, OIG, HIPAA)
Possesses knowledge of patient rights
Behavior/Abilities:
Must be able to pass all required health and other related screening tests.
Demonstrates positive behavior in developing a team environment for staff and providers.
Possesses the ability to supervise employees, manage patient flow, and schedule with assistance from the ED Nursing Director
Treats patients, co-workers, employees, and visitors with respect and courtesy
Projects a professional demeanor
Possesses the ability to communicate through spoken and written English as required.
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS
Always provides a positive and professional representation of Hardin Medical Center.
Supports leadership decisions and does not contribute to the "We/They" culture between employees and leadership.
Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention. Does not take shortcuts which could affect patient or staff safety.
Maintains and enforces hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
Adheres to, and enforces infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
Maintains compliance with and enforces Hardin Medical Center's policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the facility, position, department, and applicable professional standards.
Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of practice.
Completes additional tasks as assigned by the director.
Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities and always strives to make Hardin Medical Center a better and safer place for both our patients and our staff.
Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of Hardin Medical Center.
Adheres to and enforces professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and DNV standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
People:
Provides leadership for patient care, management of employees, management of supplies and equipment, and productivity.
Takes responsibility for staff performance.
Acts as a liaison between physician and patient care team
Patient Care:
Assists in maintaining the standards of nursing practice within the Emergency Department.
Assists in improving the quality of nursing care rendered within the Emergency Department.
Assists in the implementation of policies and procedures that govern nursing services and other services.
Quality:
Assists in monitoring Emergency Department employees to ensure accountability and adherence to all HMC policies and procedures, government laws, and regulatory agency standards.
Assists in using data and standards of practice to improve patient outcomes.
Finance:
Assists in collaborating with other departments and agencies regarding resources and services for improved patient care and staff development.
Assists in implementing and monitoring a budgeted process for staffing and services rendered.
Enforces staffing guidelines and is responsible for ensuring all staffing productivity goals are met.
OTHER DUTIES
Completes all assignments in a timely manner.
Manages all assigned employees to ensure they are meeting facility and department expectations.
Performs other assigned duties and special projects as designated by the ED Nursing Director
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Prolonged periods of standing and walking
Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift.
Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
Able to manage emergency and/or crises.
May be required to wear protective equipment.
Transferring and repositioning patients.
Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions.
Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and demanding environment.
Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Activity
Occasionally (1-33%)
Frequently (34% to 66%)
Continuously (67% to 100%)
Sitting
X
Walking
X
Standing
X
Bending
X
Squatting
X
Climbing
X
Kneeling
X
Twisting
X
Lifting
X
Carrying
X
Pushing
X