Job Description
Summary:
Ensures adequate staffing across all Nursing Units and oversees hospital activities in the absence of senior leadership.
Provides supervision by visiting units, interpreting policies, coordinating patient placements, and addressing staffing issues.
Screens patient admissions, acts as the hospital spokesperson, investigates incidents, and collaborates with administrators on-call for emergency operations.
Performs clinical duties when needed and manages patient, family, and physician concerns, coordinating with appropriate staff.
Assigns staff for shifts, adjusts schedules, and monitors competency checks, including PRN and agency staff utilization.
Provides input on staff performance and collaborates with other supervisors and staffing teams to optimize resources.