A.   Effectively plans, organizes and evaluates work duties of self and unit staff to promote quality nursing and patient care activities.

• Develops unit goals annually, in conjunction with the unit staff and unit Medical Director that supports the department of nursing and the hospital's philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Works collaboratively with other organizational leaders in preparing for Disasters/Emergencies.  Emphasis is placed on preparing for a trauma, hazmat or emergency surge.
• Plans and maintains staffing pattern within budgeting parameters incorporating continuity of care, staff competency and patient acuity.
• Evaluates and sets standards for patient care and unit equipment.
• Collaborates with support services to provide a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Promotes intra and interdepartmental communication.
• Maintains patient reference materials and ensures access to appropriate policies, procedures, standards and care guidelines.
• Collaborates with Nursing Director and Supervisors to facilitate the provision of high quality patient care.
• Works with the Medical Staff to coordinate the medical and nursing management of patient care.
• Utilizes staff in a manner which reflects the understanding of professional, legal and institutional constraints; the abilities of individual care providers; the holistic approach to patient care; and the use of time management principles.
• Evaluates patient care delivery through written documentation, observation, and comparison to established standards.
• Assists in providing nursing care to patients, as needed, to assess particular patient requirements or a backup to Staff Nurse.
• Serves as a clinical resource person and assists nursing personnel in assessing patient/family status to plan nursing care.
•  B.   Builds and leads a high performing Team: Motivates, inspires and develops employees to accomplish goals and objectives.
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• Interviews and selects staff for designated unit.
• Maintains staff meeting at least bi-monthly to discuss department and hospital goals, progress toward goals, and other significant information concerning the unit and organization.
• Provides an environment that promotes employee satisfaction and retention. 
• Empowers staff to participate in changing process and incorporate changes into daily practices. Recognizes employee contributions.
• Monitors employee performance and provides ongoing feedback. Initiates corrective action when indicated. Completes employee performance appraisals according to Human Resources guidelines.
• Empowers staff to take ownership of patient care environment.
• Avoids preventable turnover. Initiates plan for change as appropriate. Ensures completion and processing of all personnel forms.
• Participates in recruitment events.
• Actively participates in strategies to meet Magnet designation.

C.   Organizational Teamwork and Collaboration: Collaboratively works with peers and others to set and achieve interdepartmental / organizational goals and to resolve barriers to interdepartmental / organizational performance.

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•  Works with peers and co-workers to resolve conflict and duplication of effort and waste.
• Communicates to nursing supervisors’ information essential for continuity of patient care.
• Attends required meetings or delegates responsibility when indicated in event of absence.
•  Works effectively with Medical Directors, Service Chiefs and other members of the medical staff.
• Cooperates with instructors from schools of nursing to enhance student learning.
• Evaluates the educational needs of employees and provides for inservices/training monthly and as applicable
• Ensures an appropriate orientation plan for newly hired unit personnel. Approves continuing education programs attended by the staff.
• Communicates hospital policies and procedures to nursing staff and promotes inter-departmental harmony.
• Communicates all pertinent information regarding resources and services to the Director of Nursing.
• Promotes and maintains effective inter and intra departmental communication.
• Promotes communication with attending physicians and house staff to meet specific needs of the patient.
• Consults with and keeps the Chief Nursing Officer/Directors of Nursing informed of activities, needs and problems on the nursing unit.
• Interprets, supports and implements organizational decisions, policies and procedures.

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