SHIFT LEADER CN III

Covenant Health • Tazewell, TN

5d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Shift Leader for the Medical Surgical Unit provides supervisory leadership to staff-level employees and coordinates activities with the department Manager. The role requires independent judgment and discretion. In addition to supervisory duties, the Shift Leader provides professional nursing care on the assigned unit, serves as a clinical resource, and completes charge nurse duties in accordance with nursing policy. The position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, on the night shift at Claiborne Medical Center.

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 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-level adjustments as needed.
• Serve as a clinical resource for all staff.
• Check the emergency crash cart or ascertain 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.
• 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