Nurse Clinician, Pediatric Endocrinology, 24 hours, days

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

9d•$91,645 - $164,944•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the daily activities of the nursing staff to facilitate optimal patient care. Collaborates with the Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist and others in the implementation and evaluation of nursing and causality assurance and all educational activities on assigned unit and related duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing and current Massachusetts Registered Nurse licensure and registration.
Two years of current tertiary care nursing experience.
One year of experience in clinical preceptor and/or resource role.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and carries out the educational programs for nursing staff such as in-service, Basic Life Support programs and continuing education programs.
Responsible for coordination of nursing activities necessary to meet patient and unit needs.
Keeps Nurse Manager informed of nursing workload, changes in patient and employee needs, and other problems.
Coordinates orientation schedule and assignments for orientees assigned to unit.
Assists clinical preceptor in teaching nursing staff defined competencies.
Creates atmosphere conducive for learners to learn and to practice in accordance with Standards of Nursing Practice.
Collaborates with Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist and others in defining nursing standards, practices, and educational needs of patient and nursing staff.
Participates with Nurse Manager in coordination of quality improvement program for the unit and participates in related evaluation of the outcomes of quality monitoring.
Facilitates communication between nurses and other disciplines.
Interviews and recommends potential nursing candidates for hire.
Participates in performance review and provide counseling to staff, as necessary.
Provides immediate discipline for nursing staff as necessary. Makes recommendations to Nurse Manager regarding need for disciplinary action.