Job Summary Serves as an integral part of the nursing management team. Provides clinical and administrative direction on assigned shift. Ensures that the goals and objectives of the Hospital and the Nursing Department are carried out. Serves as an administrative and clinical resource to the nursing staff and as an administrative resource to other departments in the absence of their department head. Acts on behalf of the hospital administrators in their absence. Informs the Administrator on-call of critical developments and seeks direction when necessary. Functions within limits of the State Nurse Practice Act, Hospital and Nursing Department policies and procedures. Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the Hospital and Nursing Department. Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior. Example of Essential Functions: 1. Provides leadership and direction to all hospital departments in accordance with organizational and departmental policies and objectives. Communicates with administrative and management staff on matters requiring their attention. 2. Collects information to assess patient care needs and coordinates actions to provide appropriate staffing. Provides and allocates clinical resources for nursing staff. Provides direct patient care in the clinical areas where competencies have been validated. 3. Counsels employees and communicates interaction to appropriate Director/Manager. Recommends and conducts disciplinary action as needed in accordance with personnel guidelines. Prepares and presents performance evaluations for assigned staff in collaboration with the Manager/Director. 4. Assumes role of patient advocate respecting guidelines found in the Frederick Health Statement of Patient Rights and Responsibilities. Promotes professional delivery of health care. Facilitates cooperative efforts of all hospital departments to improve hospital systems. 5. Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs.
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Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees