Job Title
To be fully engaged in providing Quality / No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by planning, directing and assessing all unit functions to include evaluation of patient care on a 24-hour basis on an assigned unit.
Additional functions include participation in the development of policies and procedures for the Department of Patient Care Services, implementation of Health First policies and objectives, interview and selection of personnel, budget preparation, and cost effective operations, scheduling and assignment of personnel, employee performance appraisals, quality improvement activities, counseling and disciplinary actions as needed, at all times serving as clinical and professional role model to staff and contributing to their professional growth and development.
Primary Accountabilities
Quality / No Harm :
- Utilizing the behavioral interview process, selects staff with qualifications that are appropriate to the needs of the unit.
- Clinical standards are met within three months of employment.
- Conducts disciplinary conferences for individuals not following hospital policy / procedure or whose actions necessitate corrective action.
- Documents individual counseling and disciplinary actions with employee at all times.
- Conducts timely and periodic performance appraisals based on pre-established standards.
- Ensures competence and education of associates in designated field.
- Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and other organizational and regulatory agency standards with quality indicators and core measures.
- Performs those clinical skills within the scope of practice of a registered nurse in the state of Florida for which competencies have been validated.
Customer Experience :
Responsible for Patient Experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores for specific unitEnsures consistent performance of purposeful hourly or team rounding, bedside shift report and no pass zones.Supports the Health First PhilosophyAssociate supports engagement through adherence to the I-CARE commitments and Health First PhilosophyStewardship :
Ensures cost effective unit operations within budgetary expectations and corporate financial goalsProcesses requests with justification for additional unit needs outside of established targets to the Department DirectorMonitors ordering of unit supplies and equipment with adequate inventory of supplies for unit needsAssures all equipment on the unit is operable and safeAssumes 24-hour accountability for unit activitiesPrepares and adjusts 24-hour staffing plan based on unit census and acuity on a daily basis.Ensures schedules are completed on time and in compliance with approved staffing plan.Serves as role model for all unit staff by setting an example of high standards in conduct, attitude, performance and patient / family relationsWork Experience
Qualifications Required :
Education :Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursingBSN required - conditional and time limited waiver for BSN requirement may apply to internal associates who complete their BSN within 3 years of transition to new role (grand-father provision)Licensure : Current Florida RN license or endorsementCertification :Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintainNational certification in relevant specialty or in Nurse Administration preferredWork Experience :Minimum of 2 years acute care clinical experience preferredPrevious nursing management experience preferredMeets all qualifications required in RN job descriptionKnowledge / Skills / Abilities :Must have knowledge of TJC (The Joint Commission), Florida Nurse Practice Act and other applicable agency regulationsMust be able to speak / understand written and verbal instructions in the English languageSound organizational skills to include time management and problemsolvingHighly developed communication skills, verbal and non-verbalMaintains professional competencies by attending continuing education programs and participates in professional organizationsBasic computer skills utilizing the windows environmentMust be able to speak and understand written and verbal instructions in the English languagePhysical Requirements :
Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasksGood physical condition and without assistance must be able to lift, push, or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.Must be able to pass color blind testing to perform those POC tests requiring color changesMust be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for 90% of assigned shiftMental demands :
Ability to display and promote elements of good service.Must have ability to listen well and analyze needs from various ages and levels of education.Must have ability to access, interpret data and educate members of the healthcare team, patients, and significant others of various ages.Ability to concentrate on multi-priority activities during shiftAbility to respond appropriately to life threatening & stressful situations.Benefits :
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Schedule : Full-Time
Shift Times : 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm
Paygrade : 32R