SHIFT LEADER CN III

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

11d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Shift Leader for Labor and Delivery provides supervisory leadership to staff-level employees and coordinates shift activities with the department Manager. The position requires independent judgment and discretion. The incumbent also provides professional nursing care on the assigned unit and serves as a clinical resource for staff. This is a full-time position scheduled for 72 hours per pay period on the night shift at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.

Requirements

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

Participates in performance appraisals of staff on the applicable shift.
Participates in hiring and provides hiring recommendations to the Manager.
Prepares documentation related to possible disciplinary actions and recommends action to the Manager.
Recommends commendations, bonuses, or other recognition for outstanding performance to the Manager.
Makes work assignments, directs work activities, and coordinates staff relief for meals, breaks, and meetings.
Projects staffing needs for the next two shifts and coordinates staffing adjustments as needed.
Serves as a clinical resource for staff.
Checks the emergency crash cart or ensures that it has been checked.
Provides shift report to the next Shift Leader or Charge Nurse.
Participates in preparing work schedules.
Completes charge nurse duties specified in nursing policy.
Demonstrates competency in critical skills, including addressing the age-specific needs of the patient population served.
Provides professional nursing care on the assigned unit.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards; completes required annual education assignments; works toward goals and objectives; and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.