Position Summary
Administrative Nurse I is responsible for directing patient care, related unit activities and personnel on an assigned shift utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework in order to ensure quality patient care and work flow. The ANI identifies work priorities, determines and coordinates daily assignments and staff scheduling. The Administrative Nurse I takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Administrative Nurse I functions as role model who directs patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.
Duties & Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and updates the patient’s plan of care based on on-going assessment of the patient and

input from the patient’s family.

Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession.

Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice and clinical experience

to provide “quality” patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other

governing/accrediting health care bodies.

Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and

initiates strategies to meet such needs.

Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and

resolution.

In collaboration with Patient Care Manager/Director/CNCII assists with unit-based quality/research initiatives

and provides feedback and education to staff.

Maintains overall knowledge of all patients’ status in order to assist nursing and medical team members and

directs workflow to facilitate timely patient admission and discharge.

Assumes role of Charge Nurse as assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools. Acts as a resource for unit

personnel and aids in resolving questions related to policy, standards and procedures.

Demonstrates critical thinking skills, conflict management and customer service skills in serving as a role model

and problem solver for the organization and unit.

Recognizes and responds to patient care issues providing direction, feedback and follow-up to staff, manager

and other healthcare team members.

Procures necessary clinical supplies and equipment. Follows up on repairs/maintenance of equipment as

needed.

Contributes feedback to performance evaluation of unit personnel.

Other duties as assigned

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.