Job Summary:

• Assists with the daily coordination of personnel and resources within a clinical specialty or department
  
• Reports to Director of Inpatient Services

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates staff scheduling, educational/development activities, and performance evaluations
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of clinical services.
• Performs quality assurance studies and assists with implementation of QA/QI initiatives
• Serves as a resource to staff and external contacts on issues related to patient care, patient flow and clinical standards, policies and procedures
• Monitors departmental compliance with applicable requirements, including accreditation, legal, and The Joint Commission

Required Skills: 

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Education: 

• Associate's Degree Nursing (ADN), required
  
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN), preferred

License/Certification/Registration:

• Valid current Kentucky RN state licensure
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
  
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  
• Prefer National Certification in area of specialty or within 2 years of hire date