What are the responsibilities and job description for the SHIFT LEADER CN III position at Covenant Health?
Overview
Registered Nurse Shift Leader, Medical/Surgical
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced RNs
Full Time, 72 Hours per pay period, Day shift
Roane Medical Center Overview:
Proudly serving our community, Roane Medical Center is committed to your healthy future! Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide you the best possible patient care.
From our quality medical, surgical, emergency and critical care services to our diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation support, you will find the right blends of technical expertise, medical professionalism, and patient quality and satisfaction at Roane Medical Center.
Position Summary:
This position is designed to provide supervisory leadership to staff level employees, coordinating such activities with the department’s Manager. The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgement and discretion in performing the duties listed below.
Recruiter: Sandra Simmons || ssimmon6@covhlth.com || 865-374-5368
Responsibilities
- Participates in performance appraisal of staff on applicable shift.
- Participates in hiring process, including providing hiring recommendations to the Manager.
- Prepares documentation for possible disciplinary actions and makes recommendations for such action to the Manager.
- Provides recommendations to the Manager for commendations, bonuses, or other appropriate forms of recognition for outstanding performance of employees on applicable shift.
- Makes work assignments and directs work activities. Coordinates staff relief for meals, breaks, and meetings.
- Projects staffing needs for next two shifts, coordinating adjustments in staffing level as needed.
- Serves as clinical resource for all staff.
- Checks the emergency crash cart or ascertains that the cart has been checked.
- Provides shift report to next Shift Leader or Charge Nurse.
- Participates in making work schedules.
- Completes all charge nurse duties as specified in nursing policy.
- Demonstrates competency in critical skills, including demonstration of competency in addressing the age-specific needs of the patient population served.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience
Minimum of three (3) years professional experience.
Licensure Requirement
Must have and maintain Tennessee State nursing license. CPR required.
