Shift Leader Cn III
Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN
About The Position
The Registered Nurse Shift Leader provides supervisory leadership to staff-level employees and coordinates shift activities with the department Manager. The role requires independent judgment and discretion. The Shift Leader also provides professional nursing care on the assigned unit and serves as a clinical resource for staff. This is a full-time position at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, scheduled for 72 hours per pay period on the night shift.
Requirements
- Must possess at least one to three years of professional experience.
- Must have and maintain Tennessee State nursing licensure.
- CPR certification is required.
- Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license and/or certification; no minimum education is specified.
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 staffing-level adjustments as needed.
- Serve as a clinical resource for all staff.
- Check the emergency crash cart or confirm that it has been checked.
- Provide a shift report to the next Shift Leader or Charge Nurse.
- Participate in making work schedules.
- Complete all charge nurse duties 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
