Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Directs and supervises nursing service and activities during evening, night, and weekend hours.

Requirements

hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Associates Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current valid NM or compact RN License. BLS required. ACLS required or must obtain within six months from date of hire or date of transfer. BLS and ACLS must be issued through the American Heart Association.

SKILLS: Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and problem-solving skills.

EXPERIENCE: Six months management experience or five years acute care clinical experience.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Manager, Nursing Office

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogen B

Works irregular hours. Multiple simultaneous activities of patient care. Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Exposure to varying unpredictable situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics. Occasionally positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.