Nursing Shift Manager (Full Time, Nights) - Manager

Job Description

Nursing Shift Manager (Full Time, Nights)

To provide supervision and guidance to employees and to coordinate patient activities on a given shift in a specified nursing department.Coordinates patient care delivery in a specified nursing department during a designated shift.Facilitates prompt consultations to admitting, attending, and resident physicians.Participates in clinical coverage of the Department by providing direct patient care and patient teaching as determined by patient acuity, case mix, and volume.Demonstrates competence in the functions and skills of the Staff Nurse in her / his Department.Participates in the development of Standards of Care and Standards of Practice for the Department.Provides feedback to Nursing Management regarding employees' job performance.In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, inspects equipment and environment on a regular basis for needed repairs and safety, and reports hazards for correction.In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, operates the Department within budgetary guidelines.Shares information learned at conferences and seminars with peers.Education and TrainingCurrent licensure to practice Professional Nursing in the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAppropriate specialty nursing certificationExperience3 years relevant clinical experienceCharge Nurse experience preferred