SHIFT LEADER CN III

Covenant Health•Sevierville, TN

About The Position

The Shift Leader Clinical Nurse III provides supervisory leadership to staff-level employees and coordinates related activities with the department’s Manager. The role requires independent judgment and discretion. In the Emergency Room, the Shift Leader also serves as a clinical resource for staff and completes charge nurse duties. Depending on staffing levels, the Shift Leader may perform Clinical Nurse II duties.

Requirements

Minimum of three years 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 or other appropriate recognition to the Manager 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 ensure that it has been checked.
Provide shift report to the next Shift Leader or Charge Nurse.
Participate in making work schedules.
Complete all charge nurse duties specified in nursing policy.
Depending on staffing levels, perform duties of a Clinical Nurse II.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required annual education assignments; work toward goals and objectives; and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned.