POSITION SUMMARY DEFINITION Under general direction, and in accordance with the State of California Practice Nurse Act, plans, organizes, and supervises nursing staff; manages, reports on, and provides resources for direct patient care in major inpatient units and outpatient units as directed; and to perform related work as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This class reports directly to a senior level hospital management staff member. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education Possession of Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Bachelor or Master’s degree in Nursing preferred. Experience Minimum 3 years as a Registered Nurse, preferably in critical care setting. One (1) year of supervisory experience or demonstrate leadership and critical thinking skills as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital. Licensure/Certification Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. BLS & ACLS Certification through AHA Basic Arrhythmia Certification (within 90 days of DOH/transfer) NIHSS Certification (within 90 days of DOH/transfer) KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES Knowledge of: Nursing processes and its application to patient care. Licensure, accreditation and regulatory requirements. Personnel scheduling, group dynamics, teambuilding and conflict management, problem solving and management techniques Hospital established policies, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures and Nursing Practice Act of the State of California. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing. Abilities to: Learn, follow, and direct compliance with policies and procedures and to develop and direct compliance with unit specific policies, procedures, and standards of care/practice. Complete and maintain reports and clinical records. Monitor critical practice indicators. Identify opportunities for improvement, and guide the implementation of action plan. Set, communicate, and monitor performance standards and expectations. Manage time effectively; make sound decisions using problem-solving skills. Use productive group dynamics to achieve teamwork. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization. Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Manage emergency or crisis situations; required judgment/action which could result in undesirable patient outcomes. AGE SPECIFIC COMPENTENCY Maintains, demonstrates and is assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for the physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.