Shift Leader Cn III

Covenant Health • Tazewell, TN

3d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Shift Leader provides supervisory leadership to staff-level employees and coordinates activities with the department’s Manager. The role requires independent judgment and discretion. The Shift Leader provides professional nursing care on the assigned unit and serves as a clinical resource for staff while carrying out charge nurse duties and supporting safe, effective unit operations.

Requirements

• At least one year of professional experience.
• Valid license in the State of Tennessee.
• CPR required.
• Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license and/or certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in performance appraisals of staff on the applicable shift.
• Participate in the hiring process, including providing hiring recommendations to the Manager.
• Prepare documentation for possible disciplinary actions and recommend such actions to the Manager.
• Recommend commendations, bonuses, or other appropriate recognition for outstanding employee performance on the applicable shift.
• Make work assignments and direct work activities.
• Coordinate staff relief for meals, breaks, and meetings.
• Project staffing needs for the next two shifts and coordinate adjustments in staffing levels as needed.
• Serve as a clinical resource for all staff.
• Check the emergency crash cart or ascertain that it has been checked.
• Provide shift report to the next Shift Leader or Charge Nurse.
• Participate in preparing work schedules.
• Complete charge nurse duties as specified in nursing policy.
• Demonstrate competency in critical skills, including addressing the age-specific needs of the patient population served.
• Provide professional nursing care on the assigned unit.
• Complete required annual education and competency documentation for the applicable level on the nursing clinical ladder.
• Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Complete required annual education assignments.
• Work toward achieving goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed