During assigned work hours, supervises functions and activities within CGH Medical Center, performs patient care duties in any capacity as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains awareness of institutional activities and functions.

• Coordinates and assigns personnel to maintain continuity and quality patient care.

• Utilizes proper verbal and non-verbal communication skills and techniques when interacting with staff, peers and administrative personnel.

• Maintains clinical competency in nursing based on current scientific knowledge.

• Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of ongoing QI programs.

• Assists with the development of policies and procedures to ensure effectiveness.

• Assists with preparation and maintenance of documentation as required by professional and organizational standards, including but not limited to, incidents, discipline/counseling, competencies, schedules, orientation, policies and procedures, proposal for equipment, supplies, capital expenditures, staff meetings and time and attendance.

• Provides leadership to patient care areas when Department Directors are unavailable, providing appropriate counseling and initiating disciplinary action where required.

• Manages emergency situations in a proficient and appropriate manner.

• Performs work on special projects as needed.

SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure required.

• Associate's in Nursing required; Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred.

• BLS required within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment at CGH.

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in acute care settings strongly preferred.

• Minimum of two (2) years charge or supervisory nursing experience strongly preferred.