Assesses, plans, directs, and evaluates the delivery of nursing care for shifts in the absence of the Nurse Manager on 7-3 shift.  Acts as the administrative representative of the hospital during the off shifts and weekends. 

Education:

·       Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

·       Current RN licensure in the State of Illinois

·       Certified in CPR or completes certification during Nursing Team Onboarding

Experience:

·       Three to five years of recent clinical experience. 

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

·       Demonstrates leadership abilities. 

·       Demonstrates good communication skills

1. Supervises and manages all the nursing personnel during the shift.

2. Complies with standards of care as defined by the Hospital, Nursing Department, and of the accrediting and regulative bodies.

3. Manages emergency situations in the hospital.

4. Provides care to all age groups as defined by nursing standards on each unit. Uses age appropriate communication techniques. 

5. Works continuously to provide patients with a great experience during hospital visit.

6. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

03/2020