- Facility: Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center
Responsible for the staffing and administration of a nursing unit or floor.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensures departmental compliance with regulatory and The Joint Commission requirements.
- Assists with the hiring, training, directing, development, and evaluating of nursing staff.
- Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in a unit.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit.
- Monitors and adheres to annual hospital operating budget.
- Approves or monitors expenditures, purchases, and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.
- Supports shared governance to engage all nurses in decision-making and problem-solving.
- Empowers all nurses to lead and take an active role in decision-making using the shared governance process.
- Mentors/coaches NUPIC chair to promote shared governance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire.
- A minimum of 4 years' relevant experience required.
- RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire.
- BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position.
Skills and Attributes:
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands:
- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Occasionally
- Sitting: Frequently
- Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting 25-75 lbs: Never
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Never
- Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 25-75 lbs: Never
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Never
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Never
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Never
- Climbing: Rarely
- Kneeling: Rarely
- Crouching/Crawling: Rarely
- Reaching: Occasionally
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Occasionally
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Never
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments:
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability, and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer, and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments, and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers, and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs, and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work, and provide outstanding service.
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