Performs a variety of Administrative duties in the absence of the Administrative team. Oversees staffing of the Department of Nursing. Primary job duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assumes all Administrative functions in the absence of the Administrative team.
- Maintains the fiscal viability of the hospital by overseeing staffing of the Nursing Department assuring that patient safety as well as adherence to budgetary guidelines is maintained. Applies constraint in utilizing overtime.
- Coordinates activities between departments within the hospital to ensure safe high quality care is maintained during the evening night hours, weekends and holidays. Provides a safe environment for patients, employees and others.
- Participates in department/hospital committees and projects as assigned/approved by the Director of Nursing Services.
- Utilizes continuous quality improvement concepts to identify systems or other opportunities for improvement that require action, resolution or referral.
- Communicates in a manner that is effective, therapeutic and may serve as a model for others.
- Ensures that the same standard of nursing care as required by the Hospital, JCAHO, State and Federal Government is maintained.
- Maintains clinical proficiency and develops managerial skills by attending continuing education courses and remaining abreast of current nursing procedures and techniques.
- Delivers direct patient care.
Requirements: Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing. Work Experience: Three or more years recent and progressive experience in an Acute Care Hospital. Current California RN license, and current AHA BLS and ACLS certificate.
For more information please contact,
Tina Roberts, President
JONATHAN CHASE EXECUTIVE SEARCH
588 Sutter Street, Suite 349
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 770-1200(415) 684-2526
tinaroberts@contactjc.com
