PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To assist the Nurse Manager in the overall administrative direction for the clinical and operational practice of nursing and delivery of patient care. Shares 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all aspects of daily operational activity with the Nurse Manager.

• Participates in hiring, promotion, salary adjustment, and termination decisions.
• Functions as a highly visible role model, demonstrating quality expertise and professional behaviors which support professional development of staff and the strategic goals of ChristianaCare. Identifies and develops strategies to improve the overall knowledge base and professionalism of staff.
• Identifies potential future leaders and engages in succession planning.
• Develops, implements and monitors performance improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Assists in the analysis of monthly expenditures and develops plans to offset variances.
• Acts as a liaison with other hospital departments to enhance program development and improve clinical excellence.
• Participates in staffing as a caregiver based on needs of the clinical area and requirements for off shift coverage and patient acuity.
• Performs routine rounds on patients and caregivers on assigned unit/practice area to establish visibility, teamwork, and monitoring the level of care/practice.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

• Current DE or compact RN License
• BSN required, MSN preferred
• 5 years of OR and leadership experience
• CNOR certification
• BLS

Salary Range: 100,000-138,000