Position Purpose:

Responsible for leadership and oversight for daily unit operations as designated by the Department Director. Responsible in absence of Director for unit operations. Participates in patient care activities both directly and indirectly as a resource to staff members. Delivers direct/indirect patient care utilizing the nursing process or designated scope of practice. Through data collection and assessment identifies and prioritizes patients’ problems and needs. Develops/implements/evaluates a nursing plan of care (RN). Demonstrates critical thinking to assure the delivery of safe, quality age specific care.

Specifications (Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Licensure, Certification, Registration):

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing, BSN required or enrolled within one year of hire
• Current licensure as professional registered nurse in Missouri or licensure eligible required
• Supervisory experience of one year or demonstrated leadership skills through committees, activities, or department participation which includes developing and monitoring goals and objectives required
• Minimum three years experience in acute care nursing preferred
• Maintains basic life support validation
• Successful implementation of nursing knowledge/process
• Demonstrates skill in area of specialty
• Possesses strong communication, organizational and leadership skills
• Demonstrate ability to effectively implement change in a positive, effective manner
• ACLS within six (6) months