Supv-RN Operations Coord-MedSurg/Tele/SD - St. Bernard Parish - Full Time

This job assumes responsibility for patient plans of care; provides and manages care to individuals and cohorts of patients within a unit; designs, implements and evaluates nursing interventions by coordinating, delegating and supervising the care provided by the healthcare team, including licensed nurses, patient care technicians and other health professionals; and facilitates effective and efficient discharge planning. Provides a significant communication link between Unit Director, staff, patients, physicians and others; serves as a resource to staff for patient care assessment and in the planning and evaluation of nursing interventions; facilitates problem resolution and collaborates with the Unit Director and other supervisory staff in assessing the quality of care provided, identifying staff strengths and weaknesses and evaluating the staff performance; serves as a liaison between staff and Clinical Nurse Specialists and other nursing resources; assumes responsibility for the cost effective and efficient use of human, environmental and material resources.

Education

Required - Registered nurse diploma.

Preferred - Associate's degree in nursing.

Work Experience

Required - 2 years of relevant experience working in a fast-paced, stressful environment.

Certifications

Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong analytical skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Excellent customer service skills.

Job Duties

• Uses the nursing process effectively in the delivery of patient care.

• Coordinates clinical operations on the unit.

• Communicates critical issues to appropriate parties.

• Manages and develops employees.

• Effectively manages resources.

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environments through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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