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This position is accountable for the daily patient care operations of the assigned department, working under the direction of the Nurse Manager on assigned shifts. Responsible for daily patient care assignments, maintaining clinical standards of care, maintaining labor productivity and supervision of the patient care environment; supporting the care team. Supports the activities of the Nurse Manager. Maintains positive inter- and intra-departmental relationships. Directs patient throughput activities in the assigned unit. Maintains evidence-based nursing practices to achieve desirable patient outcomes in accordance with the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act.
Job Responsibility:
Provides direct supervision of personnel practicing on Nursing Units
makes patient care assignments
evaluates assignments
facilitates patient throughout
directly observes staff performance on their assigned shift
Proactively matches existing resources seeking ways to provide patient care that supports staff and maintains a therapeutic environment
Monitors productivity and assures that staffing and resources are aligned with patient care needs
Communicates personnel related concerns to the Unit Manager
Uses a logical, systematic approach to problems and problem-solving
Facilitates Patient Experience best practices on the unit (hourly rounding, etc.)
Maintains Unit Professional standards
Holds staff accountable for behaviors and attitudes
Maintains confidentiality of information of the department
Assists in audits and data collection as requested
Contributes to the efficient operation of the department
Performs direct patient care and accepts an assigned group of patients as needed
Educate patients on various interventions or procedures
Assess infant and provide care
Communicate with the care management team, including anesthesiologist, physician or midwife, lactation nurse, charge nurse, postpartum unit, patient and family
Requirements:
Associate’s Degree (ADN) in Nursing from an accredited nursing college or program
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license cleared by the Kentucky Board of Nursing or with eNLC multi-state practice privilege
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required to obtain within 3 months post hire
Nice to have:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Previous RN experience within Womens Care, Labor and Delivery, or NICU strongly preferred