TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Nurse Manager RN in San Luis Obispo, California, 93405!
Job Title: RN, Nurse Lead
Profession: RN
Specialty: Nurse Lead
Duration: 13
Shift: Day Shift
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience is required.
- Master's Degree is preferred.
- Five years of technical experience is preferred.
- Supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills is required.
License:
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice is required.
Certifications:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor is preferred.
- Clinical specialty and/or nursing administration certification is preferred.
- AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS certification is required.
- AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification is required.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification is required.
- Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certification is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor is required.
Description:
Provides unit-based leadership while collaborating with management, physicians, and staff.
Supervises and directs various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel using professional and supervisory discretion.
Ensures all patients receive cost-effective, professional care that leads to positive outcomes and high satisfaction while maintaining patient safety.
Assesses and improves the quality of the patient experience.
Essential Functions:
Leads the development and provision of clinical services within the unit.
Supervises and directs personnel in patient care activities to ensure quality care.
Initiates and coordinates conferences with health team members, patients, and families to revise care plans for optimal patient care.
Fosters an environment of patient- and family-centered care.
Makes rounds to assess patient care needs and introduce self to patients and families.
Solicits feedback on the quality of nursing services and any concerns.
Develops strategies with management to improve customer satisfaction.
Investigates and resolves patient care and operational issues as needed.
Ensures compliance with Patient Safety Goals through unit management and participation in performance improvement teams.
Works closely with clinical team members to implement systems or staff development activities.
Assesses staffing requirements on an ongoing basis, managing personnel based on patient acuity and needs.
Assigns staff to patients and care activities based on professional assessment.
Arranges staff relief for meals and breaks when necessary.
Reviews and takes action on requests to adjust schedules.
Evaluates performance of unit employees and provides coaching or discipline when necessary.
Involved in hiring and terminating unit personnel.
Instructs new staff on job duties and assignments.
Works with services to maintain department and equipment in a safe state.
Facilitates repairs of broken or malfunctioning equipment.
Ensures cleanliness of the department.
Keeps management informed of unit activities and needs in a timely manner.
Maintains staffing costs within the targeted budget.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
All associates are required to receive all necessary vaccinations as a condition of employment.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
This job has no competition.