Lead Nurse - Nursing Resources at Columbus Regional Health – Columbus, Indiana

What you need to know about this position:

• As a member of Nurses Resources (sometimes called the float pool), you are at the core of ensuring we have the nursing staff in the right place at the right time to meet the needs of our inpatient units.
• The Lead Nurse-Nursing Resources is a registered nurse who is responsible and accountable for the day-to-day direction of staff, identification of staffing needs, and the coordination of patient care and department activities with goals of improving patient care while decreasing waiting times for patients.
• This position is responsible for direct oversight of department staff and may act as an extension of the manager when the manager is not present.
• This position assists the manager in meeting operational goals and responsibilities.
• The Lead Nurse provides leadership, supervision, organization, conflict management and clinical expertise.
• A consistent expectation for this role is interaction with patients, families, physicians, nursing managers/NAC, a variety of staff members, and other multidisciplinary team members.
• The Lead Nurse assists the Manager in assessing the quality of care, supports staff development, cost containment, and actively participates in evaluation of staff performance.
• The base hourly rate for this position is $35.12. Individual compensation is determined for this position through years of directly relevant experience. The hourly compensation is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.
• This full-time position will require you to work 8:00AM-6:00PM (hours may vary), 40 hours weekly, with a weekend rotation.

What is required for this position:

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate of a school of nursing required upon hire.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within three (3) years of hire required.
• Three (3) years' experience in a hospital setting required.
• Management or supervisory experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Indiana Registered Nurse License or Multi-State Registered Nurse License through the Nurse Compact (NLC) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.