Job Description

Job Description

Description

* This position is located in Broward (Part Time (approx 48 hours bi-weekly); Night shift)

Job Summary

Acts on behalf of the Health System management team on a 24-hour basis (including weekends and holidays) in lieu of their absence. Provides operational oversight throughout the Health System and acts independently to handle crisis management, issues and interprets policies, and makes timely decisions that directly impact patient care. Acts as the administrative liaison to patients, families, employees, and external customers. Ensures timely and effective communication and collaboration among departments. 

Job Specific Duties

• Communicates and documents pertinent information (verbal and/or electronic) in a timely manner to the administration staff and department leadership including all levels of nursing, medical, and supportive areas. Communicates issues identified by front line staff to appropriate administrative team related to new administrative or departmental initiatives.
• Coordinates triage activities through the Emergency Department, bed control, and Senior Executive Team.  Determines necessary space, equipment, supplies, and support systems to ensure effective functioning of unit/department. 
• Provides judgment and self-sufficiency in effective problem solving while serving as the administrative and operational resource for the Health System. 
• Maintains a department-staffing plan that meets organizational needs. Optimizes resources to maintain facility operations. Oversees patient care while redirecting and allocating resources. 
• Obtains adequate facts and evaluates data to identify and intervene in actual and/or potential safety and risk management issues. Investigates and intervenes in situations involving patients, visitors, staff, and other external customers.
• Performs the leadership and administrative responsibilities of management in an accurate timely matter. Maintains visibility with employees through rounds. 
• Provides on-site coordinator for internal/external disasters or other major events.  Reacts effectively to unplanned circumstances, demands, and challenges facing the hospital.  Monitors emergency action procedures and coordinate activities related to patient/staff evacuations. 
• Responds to and assists staff in the management of codes, traumas, fires, and other disasters; provides feedback to staff and complete appropriate reports. Supervises the shift-to-shift operations of the Health System to provide consistent quality service to internal and external customers. 
• Serves as a clinical and administrative resource to patient care units and support departments. Supervises patient care units by providing support to clinical staff, operational, and facility services. 

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Registered Nurse Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• CPR - American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• 3 years of clinical RN experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 2 years of pediatric experience preferred.
• 2 years of managerial experience or demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Demonstrates clinical competency in the pediatric setting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Talent Management and pay polices.
• Compliance with all standards for safety, risk management, and infection control as required by enforcement agencies.
  
   

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