Position Requirements

• Critical Care Experience required
• Neuro ICU Experience preferred

Summary:

• Assists Nurse Director / Manager in the coordination of the clinical/business activities on the units so that optimum quality of patient care is delivered in a cost-effective manner.

• Promotes independent decision making and accountability.

• Evaluates existing programs and takes strategic approach to creative solutions and change.

• Promotes a climate for effective performance.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists Nurse Director / Manager in overall manager/leadership responsibilities for assigned department.

• Assist with coaching and counseling employees to maintain high performance standards, and provides input into performance evaluations. Delegates tasks as appropriate based upon patient need and staff qualifications.

• Maintains day to day operations, including items such as bed flow; where applicable, patient rounding, collaborating with other departments, chart checks, and clinical support. Models appropriate behaviors to support customer satisfaction.

• Demonstrates and promotes fiscal responsibility.

• Assists with coordinating inventory consignment and purchasing contracts, billing process/issues and report generating when appropriate.

• Assists with managing staff levels by implementation and coordination of unit staffing for nursing care.

• Monitors quality metrics and facilitates performance improvement activities, by reviewing charts, and coaching staff appropriately.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

• 2 years recent clinical/cath lab experience required.

• Broad knowledge of nursing practice and ability to apply specific skills in nursing intervention.

• Competency in management and leadership skills.

Required Education:

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.

• BSN preferred in related field.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

• Current NJ RN license, BLS.
  
• Appropriate certification as required by specialty or regulatory agency.

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