Nurse Leader

Position Summary

Functions as the Nurse Leader for a nursing unit. Provides leadership and direction in accordance with the organizational philosophy and objectives. Assumes shift responsibility and accountability for all patient care activities, unit operation, and staff function. Ensures continuity of care on the unit by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by nurses and supportive staff. Fosters highly skilled professional practice and develops high functioning interdisciplinary teams.

Participates in committees/teams as assigned. Provides timely, effective feedback to staff and actively contributes to the performance evaluation process in conjunction with the nurse manager or director. Functions in direct patient care 80% of time, education functions, unit projects as assigned, and relief administrative supervisor. Hold staff accountable during their shift to ensure quality metrics are achieved for the department.

Practices in adherence with the Oregon Board of Nursing (OSBN) nurse practice act and the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Nursing Administration:
Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurse Administrators and the ANA Code of Ethics.

• Assists in patient education and preparation for procedures.
• Supports daily operations and transcribes/checks patient charts to ensure physician orders are carried out.
• Determines daily staffing assignments based on available staff and patient needs in compliance with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act.
• Ensures nurse staffing plan for the unit is followed for the shift and completes staff scheduling according to staffing plans.
• Coordinates nursing activities with other units and departments to provide optimal care to patients.
• Leads shift huddle using the organization’s preferred methodology and accurately completes consents for treatment and transfers.
• Maintains vigilance in assessing team and individual well‑being through consistent leader rounding.
• Communicates with professionalism and transparency while coordinating daily activities efficiently to achieve desired results.

• Decisions can impact the unit and the patient well‑being.
• Provides input into the development of department budgets.

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor or Master of Science in Nursing.
• Experience: Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience.
• Licenses and Certifications: Current unencumbered license as registered nurse in state of Oregon;
  American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS; ACLS;
  Certification in field of specialty/discipline within one (1) year of hire.
• Job Related Skills and Behaviors: Experience with quality improvement; effective written, communication, and interpersonal skills; knowledge of current concepts of nursing and medical practices; conflict resolution skills; proficiency with personal computer; ability to perform finger stick blood sugar; use of personal protective equipment, infection control, disposal of hazardous waste and sharps; utilization of nursing process; efficient performance in emergency patient situations;
  
  leadership and direction to nursing staff.
• Preferred: Bilingual skills.

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