RN Rural Shift Lead
About The Position
Help move health care into the future. At Banner Health we are changing health care to make the experience the best it can be. If that sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today. Nestled in the high plains of northeastern Colorado, Brush is full of small-town charm and rich history. State Wildlife areas and state parks offer hunting, wildlife viewing, fishing, hiking and water activities year-round. In-town recreation includes golf, four local parks, an outdoor swimming pool, and a roller-skating rink. East Morgan County Hospital is looking for a Per Diem Registered Nurse Shift Lead to work in Brush, Colorado . In this Registered Nurse position, you will care for patients with a variety of disease states and will have the opportunity to be cross trained in Emergency and Women's and Infant Services. You will also have access to ongoing education with a personalized orientation plan. This position is PRN and will work day shift with a varied shifts 2 days per month plus holidays. East Morgan County Hospital is a 25-bed licensed critical access facility, level IV trauma center, offering a full array of health care services and two clinic locations: Banner Family Medicine Brush and Banner Health Clinic Fort Morgan. East Morgan County Hospital is in Brush, Colorado, 1-hour northeast of Denver. Situated in the agriculturally rich South Platte River valley, Brush is home to 5,500 people and serves over 15,000. The community thrives on its rural pace and charm and is revered for its “Homegrown Happiness!” Nestled in the wide-open plains of northeastern Colorado, Brush boasts a rich history and limitless outdoor recreation. With award-winning fishing and boating nearby, numerous parks and biking trails, some of the best of Colorado is here. Accredited by The Joint Commission and Designated as a Pathway to Excellence hospital, East Morgan County Hospital brings together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals to provide the most compassionate, innovative, and personalized care possible. As a District owned hospital, operated by Banner Health, East Morgan County Hospital can provide the small-town, close-knit atmosphere all while having the resources of a large hospital system in the rural setting. 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.
