<p>Job Summary</p> <p>Utilize the nursing process, at a Clinical Nurse II level, to coordinate and participate in the operations on an assigned shift and unit. This is accomplished within a customer service and continuous quality improvement framework.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Perform the duties and responsibilities of a clinical nurse II Patient Care: Demonstrates consistent use of nursing process in daily practice and manages more complex patients with minimal assistance. Knowledge and Skills: Identifies personal learning needs to be competent in area of practice; independently performs advanced skills; begins to assist others to develop skills using the teaching/learning process. Professional Relationships/Leadership: Initiate and effectively demonstrate behaviors which result in positive patient outcomes through group process; identifies need to change own practice based on PI/QI outcomes. Quality Improvement/Research: Expands understanding of research process and the specific application to nursing practice • Perform staffing functions as delegated by the nurse manager. Adjust the schedule according to census and acuity. • Asses the unit workload (including Medicus acuity), staff qualifications and other appropriate factors. Make assignments accordingly. Reassess throughout shifts and assignments accordingly. Authorize overtime. • Assess quality/quantity of work in an ongoing manner. Assure policy and procedure compliance. Give feedback and assistance as needed. • Orient and educate both new and current employees. Review documentation of education. Follow up as needed. Encourage/Coach employees regarding opportunities for continuing education. • Complete performance management and discipline procedures as delegated by nurse manager. • Demonstrate positive and professional customer service and co-worker relations. • Assist nurse manager in managing within budget or other guidelines. • Perform related duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities</p> <ol> <li>Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned. </li></ol> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li>Associate's Degree (Required) Experience: 2 years of nursing experience in area to be assigned Substitution: May substitute Formal Nursing Program for the Associate Degree </li><li>Bachelor's Degree </li></ul> <p>Credentials</p> <ul> <li>Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) </li><li>Registered Nurse (Required) </li><li>Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required) </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: Nights</p> <p>Status: Pro-Rata .9</p> <p>Location: General Hospital</p> <p>Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston</p>