Description Job Summary Assesses, plans, facilitates and evaluates the coordination of patient care according to unit/department policies and procedures. Provides clinical leadership, utilizes effective problem solving strategies and applies evidence based practice to improve patient care. Works under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director. Job Specific Duties • Coordinates & continuously monitors patient flow, supports patient throughout utilizing appropriate resources from admission, transfer or discharge & facilitates the processes in a timely manner. • Identifies clinical strengths & opportunities, re-assigns patient assignments to support clinical competency, coaches & mentors employees to improve performance & clinical outcomes. • Flexes the employees to align with census fluctuations, collaborates with the Operations Administrators and Nursing Staff Office to meet hospital needs. • Promotes/practices cost containment and maintaining fiscal performance by ensuring appropriate supplies and par levels are maintained. • Supports departmental goals and the hospital strategic plan. Actively participates in the nursing governance council and unit based committee. • Conducts department huddles, communicates hospital and department updates and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Patient Perception Survey data. • Fosters staff empowerment and open communication, leads and guides staff to build a high performance and engaged team. • Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within the department & hospital wide. • Interacts with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicate any patient and family concerns to physician. • Ensures the provision of education about disease processes, treatment and documents patient/family teachings on health related needs in the electronic health record. • Administers direct patient care, as needed, especially during high census and/or when other resources are not available. • Oversees and assists staff in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. • Responsible for patient care coordination on designated shift to include accountability for patient throughput and outcomes. • Identifies opportunities to improve processes and assists with projects to enhance workflow utilizing Lean methodologies and tools. • Assists and supports the RNs and team with code blue and rapid response efforts. • Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care environment. • Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings and changes in the patients' condition. • Implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care. • Actively participates in the performance review process through chart reviews and validating timeliness of charting and all requirements are met. • Ensuring all staff on the assigned shift is adhering to the regulatory requirements of the Joint Commission, CMS, DOH, & other accrediting agencies. • Ensuring all staff is adhering to hospital policies and procedures. • Promotes a safe "error free" working environment by consistently performing infection prevention are adhered to on their assigned shift. Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements • CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS • PALS - American Heart Association PALS Specified by department within 2 years • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP/ACLS; Specified by department within 1 year • RN - Registered Nurse RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment • 2-4 years RN clinical experience • Experience as a Charge Nurse • Microsoft Office Applications including Excel and Word experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Career Development: National certification preferably within 5 years of hire. • BSN Degree or currently enrolled in BSN program. • Strong customer service, problem solving, critical thinking, time management and conflict resolution skills. • Pediatric Nursing in an acute care setting is preferred. • Trauma certification as specified by the department. • Effective verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to positively influence, hold self and others accountable. • Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team, and lead a team to achieve business results. Job: Nursing - Clinical Department: 5 TOWER-2100-610003 Job Status: Professional