RN Shift Manager - Acute Medical Services | Part Time, P Shift

General Summary

The Nursing Shift Manager (NSM) is a professional Registered Nurse responsible for managing the unit during a shift. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, monitoring staff compliance with safety measures, coaching staff on safety standards, providing quality nursing care, and participating in quality monitoring activities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, critical lab notification, etc.
• Maintains and cares for central lines and prevents surgical site infections according to policy.
• Administers medications, performs nursing interventions, and educates patients and families.
• Maintains compliance with quality measures and provides education to staff.
• Monitors patient assessments and provides feedback to improve performance.
• Documents patient care activities accurately and efficiently.
• Communicates patient information to physicians and team members, and follows up on patient care concerns.
• Delegates tasks to staff and fosters teamwork.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and continuous learning.

Education and Experience

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preferred.
• One year of registered nursing experience preferred.
• Current RN license in the State of Missouri or Compact Licensure.
• Graduate nurses must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Significant mental concentration required.
• Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities, and nearly constant walking required.
• Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.
• Minimal physical discomfort.

Work Conditions

• Frequent exposure to infectious and hostile persons.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases via blood and other body fluids.

Benefits

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