Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit
F.F. Thompson Hospital
Canandaigua, NY

Nurse Leader - Observation Unit - D/E

Best practices. Best people. Best place for you to be as you renew your passion for nursing and reach your highest potential. Don't wait. Join Thompson today. Nurse Leader - Observation Unit - D/E - Full time Main Job Responsibilities: * Assist the Director in all phases of unit activities surrounding management of clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery. The majority of the Nurse Leader's time is spent in supervisory work * Responsible for assigning duties appropriately to associates * Serve as a role model for professional nursing and ancillary staff, sharing the responsibility of patient outcomes * Coordinates resources to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of our customers * Provides leadership and support to the nursing staff by demonstrating the ability to do the following: * fosters collegial interdisciplinary and physician relationships utilizing excellent communication skills * serves as a clinical resource and mentor * provides coordination of unit activity and patient throughput * provides feedback in the evaluation of staff performance * facilitates unit activity to assure excellence in clinical outcomes and quality measures * Actively supports the philosophy, vision, mission, goals and objectives of the Department of Nursing and the Health System * Responsible for management of human resources: * fostering interdisciplinary, collaborative relationships within the department and institution as a whole Qualifications: * NYS license as a registered nurse - Required * Current BLS CPR - Required Education: * A graduate of an approved school of nursing * BSN required * National certification preferred or a willingness to complete within 1 year Experience: * Minimum of three years recent Acute Care or Medical-Surgical nursing experience required * Evidence of previous leadership experience preferred * Must possess a basic knowledge and skills in: * Leadership * Change management * Resource management * Effective oral and written communication * Evaluation of Associates * Scheduling Position Pay Range: $43.00-53.00/hour - Based on experience Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply