Supports and guides nursing staff in daily operations. Assumes responsibility for the unit in absence of unit Manager.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)

1. Monitors and maintains unit for regulatory compliance at all times, including such items as staffing levels, chart audits, environment of care, etc.
2. Assume patient care duties as needed.
3. Assists the manager by monitoring Kronos, adjusting schedules, editing timecards and assuming other duties of the Manager as needed.
4. Ensures patient satisfaction by rounding on patients and monitoring patient satisfaction scores.
5. Provides clinical oversight to assigned patient population to include staff's competency and assignments and scheduling training and development events.

Job Specific (Minimum Requirements)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of clinical assessment and medical equipment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to effectively direct the work of others.Must have a positive attitude and be courteous, kind compassionate and caring.

Education

Associates in Nursing is Required

Bachelors in Nursing is Preferred 

Experience

Two years L&D experience in nursing required

one year experience as a charge nurse is required

Certification and Licensures

Licensed Registered Nurse License Required

Model of Care and Conduct

Methodist Hospitals strives for excellence and insists on high standards of conduct and performance in everything we do. Our Model of Care and Conduct is designed to create a positive work environment which Methodist desires for all employees. This is foundational to the high level of patient, family and physician satisfaction we strive for each day. As part of all position’s duties at Methodist Hospitals, all employees are responsible to conduct themselves in accordance with the Model of Care and Conduct and will be evaluated according to these standards of behavior.