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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required within two years of hire to remain eligible for position.

2. Current license to practice Registered Professional Nursing in West Virginia.

3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EXPERIENCE:

1. Three years nursing experience in a hospital setting.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Manages personnel to ensure the availability of an appropriately credentialed, clinically competent, well-developed cohesive work force to meet patient care needs.

2. Advises the Director/Manager on the hiring, retention, interviewing and recruitment of staff.

3. Functions as a staff role model by promoting cooperative problem solving, individual and group goal orientation, appropriate delegation of departmental activities and fostering team building through individual coaching and counseling, regular attendance at staff meetings, annual performance appraisals, and active participation in the activities of the department.

4. Performs on-going written goal setting, peer review, and performance reviews according to hospital policy. Provides on-going feedback to employees concerning job performance.

5. Coaches and counsels’ employees, under the direction of the Director/Manager.

6. Using available data, makes appropriate clinical decisions regarding complex, predictable and unpredictable situations affecting patient care, medical-legal issues, bed coordination, unit staffing, etc.

7. Assists staff in nursing and other departments to resolve problems that impact the delivery of patient care during the off shifts. Collaborates with the Charge Nurse and Unit Manager as necessary. Keeps the House Supervisor and Director/Manager informed regarding the situation and its outcome as appropriate.

8. Assesses the immediate staffing needs based on consultation with the charge nurses and/or House Supervisor

9. Engages in fiscal activities to ensure the availability of supplies, equipment, and human resources to meet patient care needs in a timely cost-effective manner.

10. Assures the most economical utilization of time, materials, and resources through the review of workflow and staffing patterns to achieve optimal productivity and to provide cost effective staffing patterns that ensure appropriate utilization of staff and skill mix to provide patient care.

11. Maintains effective communication with medical staff, patients, staff, and other departments as necessary to assure identification of problems and provide problem resolution in support of the hospital’s mission of quality patient care delivery.

12. Through daily shift rounds, assesses patient/family satisfaction issues and takes appropriate action to resolve.

13. Effectively supports the Nursing Services on the off shifts, to support the goals and philosophy of Nursing Services.

14. Supports and assists with service recovery initiative involving patients, families, and all other customers.

15. Assures the adherence of all standards and policies as set forth by WVUH and the accrediting bodies for the purposes of licensure, regulation, and accreditation.

16. Assists Director/Manager in timely follow-up of incident reports.

17. In conjunction with the Manager and Clinical Nurse Specialist, facilitates the professional development of personnel. Oversees and participates in the orientation, training, and continuing education of the staff (departmental and interdepartmental) and other health related personnel.

18. Directs and monitors the instruction, supervision, and evaluation of students and orientees. Assures continuous personal and professional growth of staff through attendance at workshops, seminars, giving in-services, and monitoring staff orientation plans as applicable.

19. Improves and maintains management skills by participating in self-development activities such as seminars, workshops, classes, and literature review.

20. Participates in outreach activities in the community to educate and/or promote good relationships.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must be able to successfully prioritize workload, demonstrate initiative, and analyze situations to make sound decisions based on available data.

2. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to provide effective leadership to assigned subordinates, and maintain effective contact with patients, visitors, physicians, and a variety of hospital staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. See attached Physical Demands

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.

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