Description

Job Duties

Works with DON to develop and implement goals of the CCIS/FGI unit and to evaluate progress toward attainment of goals; acts as liaison between Nursing administration and medical staff.Using available utilization data, works with DON and other Nurse Managers to develop staffing plan and schedules for units to maintain appropriate staffing levels and staffing mix; communicates staffing plan to Nurse Supervisor; ensures adequate staff coverage by reviewing vacation and holiday schedules; approves overtime as necessary and authorizes coverage for absent staff.Selects, hires and supervises staff in area of responsibility; initiates disciplinary action, including terminations; carries out annual performance appraisal of employees recommending promotions, raises, etc.Ensures safe and professional patient care by enforcing and monitoring compliance to professional standards, identifying clinical and educational needs of staff; recommends methods for improving staff competence and patient care and assists in developing, implementing and evaluating programs.Through meetings, in-services, or other established means of communication, provides information to departmental staff for therapeutic and effective patient care management; identifies and puts into place appropriate monitors of patient care delivery.Represents the hospital at designated staff and county meetings (CCIS Directors’ Meeting, Children’s Interagency Coordinating Council, Regional Coordinating Council, etc.)Periodically reviews admission and patient management protocols, discharge criteria and related policies and procedures for compliance with requirements of regulatory agencies; recommends and implements changes as required, making sure information is available to staff in area of responsibility; monitors compliance and reviews with DON and other Nurse Managers.Oversees the quality assurance/quality improvement programs in area of responsibility, identifying patient care issues, developing QA monitors and ensuring that follow-up actions are implemented.Provides information required for reports on utilization, monitors, credentialing and scheduling as necessary to be compliant with regulatory agency reporting and monitor requirements; prepares reports on service and utilization as required.

Assists DON in developing annual budget; monitors budget performance throughout the year to ensure units operate within budget guidelines; works with administration to ensure most efficient and cost-effective allocation and use of resources.Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectationsMaintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures, and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

OTHER JOB DUTIESPerforms other related duties as required.

BASIC COMPETENCIESEducation/LicensureBachelor of Science in Nursing required; Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.Current NJ license as RN required.American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.

ExperienceMinimum of 5 years of clinical experience including 2 years of supervisory experience required.

SkillsClinical nursing skills and expertise.Good organizational skills.Good oral and written communication skills.Good interpersonal skills.Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.JOB SETTING/PHYSICAL DEMANDSWorks in well-lighted, temperature controlled patient-treatment areas; requires standing for long periods; the noise level is usually moderate; work is fast paced. Contact with staff, patients, and families. Subject to shift rotation. Subject to exposure to bloodborne pathogens, dust, fumes, odors, mists, gasses, biological, mechanical, electrical, chemical and other hazardous materials. The incumbent is expected to adhere to the Hospital’s Drug and Smoke Free work environment and to adhere to OSHA mandates and precautionary measures.

Nursing offices and patient care areas; contact with staff, patients, families.Somewhat sedentary, but mobility required.May handle emergency or crisis situations.May lift, position, push, and/or transfer patients.Protective clothing may be required: mask or face shield, gloves, impermeable gown, particulate filter respirator.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Registered Nurse

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• IV Therapy

• *BLS

• Registered Nurse