Major Responsibilities:

• Performance of the principle duties and responsibilities of the RN position and serves as a role model for professional practice.
  • Evaluates environmental safety and provides an environment that is safe based on age and developmental status.
  • Maintains unit, hospital, and management based competencies.
  • Demonstrates appropriate psychosocial intervention based on age and developmental status.
• In collaboration with the clinical manager, manages patient care delivery to optimize patient outcomes, customer satisfaction, and resource management.
  • Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for staff.
  • Participates in or is responsible for the interviewing, hiring, and competency assessment in conjunction with the clinical manager.
  • Monitors and evaluates unit compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
  • Collaborates with care coordinators, care managers, utilization review staff and medical directors in relation to appropriateness of care.
  • Supports the development of the plan of care through collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Monitors customer satisfaction, in collaboration with the manager, shares results with staff, and improves in target areas.
  • Monitors associate satisfaction and addresses issues or concerns, to assure resolution.
  • Oversees staffing and scheduling, in collaboration with manager. Assures cost-effective methodology.
  • Participates in or is responsible for the interviewing, hiring, and competency assessment in conjunction with the clinical manager.
  • Assumes responsibilities in the absence of the clinical manager, in conjunction with the nursing director.
• Promotion and support of an environment that is conducive to staff growth and development and autonomy.
  • Develops, monitors, and evaluates the role of unit-based preceptor.
  • Fosters ongoing professional development of staff by assisting with performance, assessment of needs and assisting individuals with identification of professional goals.
  • Defines, coordinates, implements, monitors and evaluates a unit-specific orientation program in conjunction with Center for Education and Development.
  • Provides for competency based education process for staff.
  • Promotes participation in educational opportunities.
• Collaborates with the clinical manager, medical director, and others in developing the strategic plan, direction for the unit, and utilizes CQI techniques.
  • Conducts performance reviews for staff on a timely basis, with particular emphasis on developmental goals, as delegated.
  • Implements monitoring systems defined for the unit to evaluate quality and adequacy of patient care. Implements measures to correct deficiencies.
  • In conjunction with clinical manager, participates in short and long range planning for the unit.
  • Identifies topics for and/or assists in the implementation of research process. Provides relevant education at the unit level.
  • Communicates results of monitoring of patient care to clinical manager and other health care team members as appropriate.
  • Participates in or is responsible for the evaluation of unit compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
  • Identifies and participates in CQI projects
• Responsibility for professional growth and development.
  • Keeps abreast of current standards of care via literature, education events, internal and external resources, and networking.
  • Participates in activities to enhance professional growth, such as involvement in professional organizations and continuing education.

Licensure:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in health-related field plus 3-4 years' clinical experience; OR RN plus five years' clinical experience and enrolled in a bachelor's program within six months of appointment (completion of program within three years of appointment). Experience as a charge nurse (1 year).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Strong clinical skills. Ability to communicate effectively and work cohesively with a diverse work group. Utilization of critical thinking in timely decision making.
• Current RN licensure in Illinois. Demonstrated leadership experience.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work within a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal/external customers.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient-focused care.
• Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints and in difficult situations.
• Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs. may be required).
• Ability to work designated shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to transport objects from one location to another.
• This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.
• Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.