Shift Leader Cn II

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Shift Leader for the Cardiology Unit 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 also serves as a clinical resource for staff and completes charge nurse duties specified in nursing policy. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital and a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center. It is part of Covenant Health, a nonprofit health system with nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations.

Requirements

Must possess at least one to three years of professional experience.
Must hold a valid license in the State of Tennessee.
CPR is required.
Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license and/or certification; no minimum education level 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 recognition for outstanding performance by employees 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 adjustments 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 making work schedules.
Complete charge nurse duties specified in nursing policy.
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.