Functions as a leader in health care team. Assumes responsibility for coordination of clinical services hospital-wide. Coordinates and supervises nursing personnel and directs other ancillary departments as needed. Is responsible to make administrative decisions necessary to maintain the operation of the hospital during assigned hours as a representative of the nurse managers, Chief Nursing Officer, and Administration and may be called upon to perform other duties as assigned

Education:

Graduation from an accredited nursing program

BSN or experience preferred.

Experience:

3 years’ clinical experience is required. Previous experience as a lead or charge nurse preferred

Must be at the Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) level on the Clinical Ladder

Ability to perform basic nursing duties in ED, OB, and Med/surg preferred

Licenses/Certification:

Minimum:

Current Colorado Registered Nurse License (or compact state RN license)

ACLS, BLS, TNCC, NRP, PALS, S.T.A.B.L.E.

Essential Functions:

• Supervising nursing staff as they complete their daily responsibilities
• Work with department managers and Director of patient care services to ensure proper staffing in each department
• Resolve incidents that take place during the shift and communicate them to senior administrators as needed
• Work with patients, family members, and other medical professionals to provide patients with high-quality care
• Work one bedside shift per pay period
• Ensure nursing staff is provided a lunch break
• Must have basic knowledge of unit coordinator role to fill in if needed
• Oversees completion of unit specific administrative tasks (e.g. quality controls completed, Pyxis discrepancies resolved, crash cart checks, temp logs updated, etc.).
• Make bed assignments in coordination with front line staff, adjusts staffing to meet requirements of the nurse managers based on acuity.
• Comply with safety practices that protect patients and healthcare providers. This includes procedures to reduce the spread of infection, maintain crowd control, and prevent violence in the care setting. Keep department Directors apprised of any significant events.
• Serves as resource to hospital staff and may provide training and orientation to new staff.
• Demonstrate leadership skills as evidenced by team management, effective communication and delegation.
• Maintains calm demeanor and demonstrates effective communication skills. Has ability to resolve conflicts while maintaining respectful communication.

• Collaborate with providers, medical directors, and other health care disciplines to facilitate patient and family

  needs
• Investigates customer complaints and takes appropriate action and provides detailed documentation. Utilizes decision-making skills in identifying potential problems and seeks assistance from nurse managers or Director when appropriate

Compensation: $32.89 - $41.11/hr, depending on experience.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line

Benefits Eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.

Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.