Registered Nurse - Nursing Supervisor - PRN - Nights

POSITION SUMMARY

To lead and direct the activities of the hospital in the provision of administrative, clinical and non-clinical assistance in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training

• Registered Nurse licensed by the State of Tennessee.
• Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
• Demonstrates leadership abilities and positive communication skills
• Attains certification/course requirements for specialty within defined time frame per Williamson Health policy

Workplace Experience:

Patient Care Delivery

Equipment and Skills Training:

The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of setting. Equipment: Order Entry Computer System; Pocket Masks; O2 Cylinders; IV Pumps; Doppler; Nurse Call System; Gomco Wall Suction; Pneumatic Tube System; Fax; AT&T Language Line.

Physical Environment:

Entire hospital including medical/surgical units with patient populations ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine years of age.

Physical Effort

• Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
• Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours a day.
• Constantly required to push/pull objects up to 175 lbs.
• Requires the ability to lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Communicates with Administration and Department Directors on the activities/issues of Services. Gives accurate information.
• Responsible for responding to matters requiring management attention including the management of patient emergencies, initiating appropriate hospital emergency plans and calling in assistance from other department heads and administration.
• Works in conjunction with staffing coordinator /directors in evaluating staffing needs making adjustments as indicated by staffing plans.
• Participates with other Healthcare Team to coordinate compliance with JCAHO standards.
• Completes (shift work) assignments accurately and on time. (staffing numbers, administrative reports, restraint review)
• Serves on and participates as a member of committees, process improvement teams and/or special projects.
• Makes appropriate patient and unit rounds.
• Works in conjunction with staffing coordinator in making appropriate bed assignments
• Makes Tennessee Donor referrals as per policy.
• Serves as an administrative resource for all hospital employees.
• Support and assures compliance with all hospital policies and procedures.
• Practices service recovery and assists in handling patient complaints.