Coordinates patient care activities to ensure quality and safety at the RMC/ NMC campuses. Serves as clinical resource for nursing staff on all units. Supports patient care activities. Ensures safe staffing for all units. Facilitates patient flow by working with Patient Accommodations, Emergency Department, surgery, physicians, and nursing unit leaders to provide appropriate patient placement. Assists with interpreting department policy and procedures for all staff. Participates in performance improvement activities. Functions as patient advocate, demonstrates and promotes an awareness of and compliance with patient rights. Serves as the initial Emergency Management leader during unforeseen events such severe campus violence, weather, fires, etc.
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Must have current Alabama or Multistate RN licensure. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training are required. Must have a minimum four years of experience as a registered nurse with two of those years specializing in Critical Care or Emergency Department. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Related Field required or must be completed within 2 years of hire. Must possess good communication skills and demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and concepts of appropriate prioritizing. Leadership and management experience preferred. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend the English language.
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