Registered Nurse RN Shift Lead

Banner Health • Torrington, WY

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you. Located just 1-hour from Cheyenne and situated on the banks of the North Platte River, Torrington thrives on its rural pace and charm, and offers plenty of outdoor adventures. Play golf, visit the museum, participate in local cultural events and explore a wealth of recreational opportunities. Torrington Community Hospital is looking for a full-time Registered Nurse Lead to act as House Supervisor and assist in the overall flow of the hospital. In this role you will help with service recovery, de-escalation, assist with meeting quality metrics, assist in the ED when there are trauma/codes, assist in L&D as 2nd RN, and assist on the floor when the house is busy. This position is 36-hours per week working 5:00pm - 5:30am. Community Hospital in Torrington, Wyo. is a 25-bed critical access hospital. We take pride in providing thoughtful medical care to residents in southeast Wyoming and bordering Nebraska communities, and we live our commitment to these communities in many ways. In fact, with the recent completion of an extensive expansion and remodel initiative, we are at an exciting and pivotal point in our development. We offer an innovative environment that includes digital mammography, a state-of-the-art emergency department, electronic medical records and a computerized OB system designed to reduce the chances of complications during labor and delivery. In addition, our location in close proximity to the Black Hills, Rocky Mountains and Denver offers a wide variety of lifestyle advantages, including small town charm and limitless recreational activities. POSITION SUMMARY This position provides operational supervision of campus workflow, resource utilization and management, and operations for all clinical and non-clinical departments during assigned shift. Responds to facility emergency situations, initiates disaster notification processes, facilitates patient placement and communicates with media.

Requirements

• Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of nursing and healthcare as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Requires a current RN license in state of practice.
• Requires certification for BLS.
• Must possess at least 1-2 years of clinical experience relevant to patient population.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills of specialty area.
• Requires critical thinking, communication, influence, decision-making, analytical, and flexibility skills to make optimal decisions based on multiple variables and desired outcomes.
• Requires the ability to balance clinical skills with supervisory authority.
• Must have the ability to consider the ultimate impact of decisions on the unit.
• Must have the ability to practice skills according to department and professional standards and quality requirements.
• Requires New Leader Experience certification within one year.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses overall staffing effectiveness and adequate throughput by ensuring the appropriate number, competency and skill mix of staff are involved in the provision of needed health care services according to census, acuity.
• Responds to and assesses all codes and other crisis situations, implements plan, and evaluates response. Understands and utilizes the appropriate chain of command as needs arise.
• Serves as a professional resource to patients, families, physicians, and staff by prioritizing, mediating and resolving concerns. Interprets organizational policies and facilitates patient-centered care.
• Interprets and ensures regulatory compliance of business entity policy and procedures. Provides expertise and serves as a resource to committees and departments.
• Demonstrates an expectation and support for continuous quality improvement.
• Functions as a role model and encourages staff to participate in their own development.
• May be responsible for selection, orientation, on-boarding, and retention.
• This position must know the resources needed to resolve problems and when to use them in order to facilitate facility operations, particularly during off hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees