SHIFT LEADER CN III

Covenant Health; Harriman (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse - Shift Leader for the Emergency Room on the night shift. This full-time role provides supervisory leadership to staff on the shift and coordinates with the department manager to ensure quality patient care.

The position requires at least 3 years of professional nursing experience, Tennessee RN licensure, and CPR certification. Night shifts and a 72-hour pay period are included, with responsibilities spanning

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years professional nursing experience.
• Tennessee RN license required; CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in performance appraisal of staff on applicable shift.
• Participates in hiring process and provides recommendations to the Manager.
• Prepares documentation for disciplinary actions and makes recommendations to the Manager.
• Provides recognition for outstanding performance.
• Makes work assignments and coordinates staff relief for meals, breaks, and meetings.
• Projects staffing needs for the next two shifts and adjusts staffing levels as needed.
• Acts as clinical resource for staff.
• Checks the emergency crash cart.
• Provides shift report to the next Shift Leader or Charge Nurse.
• Participates in creating work schedules.
• Performs charge nurse duties as per nursing policy.
• Addresses age-specific needs of the patient population served.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards; participates in quality improvements.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Staff coordination

Emergency room experience

Education

TN RN license

CPR certified

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, Shift Leader, Emergency Room

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night 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.

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:

Valid license in the State of Tennessee. CPR required.