Coordinates daily activities of the nursing department; schedules staff in conjunction with established staff to patient ratios and budgetary guidelines; attends management meetings and conducts department meetings to communicate information to staff; communicates with vendors to keep current with latest technological advances and service needs; ensures department equipment is maintained in a safe and orderly condition; maintains positive relationships with medical staff for continuous improvement of satisfaction levels; actively promotes service line in accordance with strategic initiatives; assures regulatory compliance; maintains competency in bedside care
Provides leadership to staff in a collaborative environment that offers job satisfaction, education, empowerment, recognition and stimulates innovative thinking; collaborates with Manager/Director to recruit, hire, orient and train new employees; collaborates with Manager/Director to conduct annual and ongoing appraisal of employee performance; communicates job standards and expectations; leads regular meetings with employees and fosters environment for effective communication
Under the supervision of the department director and manager, collaborates with department and site leadership in preparing the annual operating and capital budgets, which reflect an understanding of strategic initiatives and financial goals of Mercy Health; manages services in accordance with approved budgetary guidelines; manages inventory of equipment and supplies to meet established par levels
BSN required
BLS, ACLS require
Critical care experience required
Two years of clinical nursing experience preferred; one year of previous charge nurse of shift lead experience preferred
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Why Choose Mercy Health?
At Mercy Health, we're focused on bringing our core values to life every day through compassionate health care. From the moment you join Mercy Health, we’re committed to growing, training and developing you for a fulfilling and mission-driven career because we’re a health care community driven by the strength of our people.
With the support of your colleagues, tools and technology, you can focus on preparing for your next step, instead of finding your next job. Learn more about us at careers.mercy.com.
Life and Work Should Fit Together
We believe all employees, and their families, should have access to comprehensive care plans, tailored to support their needs.
· Well-being Support: Access to mental health resources, condition management programs and clinical expertise
· Education Assistance: Tuition support for critical clinical roles such as nursing, medical assisting, laboratory and more
· Time Off: Enjoy at least three weeks of paid time off along with seven paid holidays
· Family Support: Industry-leading eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave plus adoption assistance
· Travel Nurse program: Choose to work in different units, facilities or even travel across our organization
· Career conversations like regular performance check-ins, career discussions and role-specific training opportunities to help to identify your next step
· Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I): Our employee resource groups provide leadership development, programs, support, and tools to enable recognition and growth
· Optional benefits like legal, identity theft protection and critical illness insurance
Discover how Mercy Health is the place for you.