• Assures patient care management through utilization of the nursing process and age specific criteria.
• Selects and manages nursing staff for assigned unit.
• Assures continuing education of the staff.
• Prepares and manages personnel and equipment budgets.
• Assures unit compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Directs Quality Improvement activities to ensure quality of patient care and compliance with Nursing Standards.
• Evaluates, interprets, and implements hospital and nursing policies and procedures and recommends changes as required.
• Represents the unit at interdepartmental hospital functions and directs the interrelationships between the unit, other hospital departments, and the community at large.
• Recognizes and participates in activities which foster personal and professional growth.
• Endorses and promotes the Service Excellence strategy and the philosophy, values and goals of West Tennessee Healthcare.
• Develops and maintains a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the nursing unit.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

EDUCATION:

• Completion of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree in nursing required. BSN preferred.  

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in the state of Tennessee.
• BLS certification must be obtained within orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position.
• Certification in specialty area preferred.  

EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency in current practices and techniques in specific area of clinical expertise as acquired through clinical experience.
• Previous management and supervisor experience preferred.