Position Summary: 

In collaboration with Surgical services leadership team focuses on daily department operations.  Supervises personnel and coordinates activities of nursing; reflects the mission and values at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital; serves as a role model for nurses, physicians, and department support staff, mentors under the Clinical Manager / Director. Pursues professional development through Guthrie leadership training. Appointed special projects per Clinical Manager / Director consistent with strategic, fiscal, and operational goals/targets. Functions as the clinical & operating resource with designated hours of accountability exercising independent judgment. Fosters change, and teamwork.  Performs clinical duties of the patient care role related to professional specialty.

Education, License & Cert: 

• Graduate of an accredited/approved school of Nursing.  

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania

• BLS

• Certification within area of expertise or practice preferred (Nursing Management, CNOR, etc.) Must obtain certification within 3 years of hire.

Experience: Two years of recent clinical supervisory experience or charge nurse experience desired

Essential Functions: 

1. RESOURCE UTILIZATION: Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing and other services. Utilizes staffing management principles to assure adequate supply of all necessary staff to perform patient care. Manages daily staffing issues in conjunction with Nurse Manager, analyzing available data sources, and making decisions based on this data. Makes adjustments in daily schedules according to changes in staffing needs, due to OR schedule and volumes. Responsible for daily performance against budget targets. Assists in the development, implementation and modification of programs and services needed to meet patient care and staff development needs. Assists Manager / Director and VP Surgical Services in preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.

2. LEADERSHIP: Uses leadership principles to anticipate and influence change. Determines resources and actions needed to accomplish objectives. Sets priorities and manages time effectively. Identifies potential problems/opportunities and plans contingent action. Collaborates with the surgical services leadership team, patient care staff and informal leaders in these efforts. Seeks creative methods to resolve conflicts. Promotes multi‐disciplinary care of the patient.  Keep Manager / Director informed of clinical issues, staffing issues, and risk management concerns.  Acts on behalf of Clinical Manager / Director in his/her absence, attending meetings and making decisions as appropriate and necessary.

3. QUALITY OF PRACTICE:  Establishes clear clinical practice expectations based on professional standards for areas of responsibility. Able to provide clinical care and is a role model for staff in the clinical setting. Responsible to oversee clinical operations of the department, working with Clinical Manager / Director, Chief of Surgery, Chief of Anesthesia and clinical staff to develop, modify and implement patient care standards.  Working with clinical staff evaluates best practices and sets department goals for clinical practice.  Role models customer service standards of the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital.  Responds to customer requests and complaints promptly and with courtesy.  Fosters a supportive environment and works towards service recovery when necessary. Effectively advances improvement activities.

4. COLLABORATION: Uses independent judgment to assign work to team members and to responsibly direct team members.  Creates supporting systems that enable staff to jointly plan and deliver care. Role models collaboration and partnership with the OR team. Schedules regular meetings and huddles with direct report staff to assure communication; utilizes various methods to communicate with staff. Collaborates with staff, physicians and all appropriate departments to promote optimal patient care and customer service.

5. COMPLIANCE: Supports the implementation of organization policies and procedures in compliance with state, Federal and other regulatory guidelines to help ensure that high quality, cost‐effective patient services meet or surpass accreditation standards. Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients, employees, medical staff, and as appropriate, Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. Responsible to develop and coordinate, with assistance of the clinical manager / director, clinical educator, and/or clinical nurse specialist, department competencies, educational programs, new employee orientation, and annual skills labs.  Keeps current with advances in nursing practice and technology, sharing knowledge with the staff on a regular basis.

6. EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATION: Assumes responsibility for obtaining information and expanding job knowledge and competency that reflects current practice. Role models personal development and education. Evaluates own practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.

7. ETHICS: Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.

8. RESEARCH: Assists in the development, implementation and modification of programs and services needed to meet patient care and staff development needs.

9. ADVOCACY: Advocates for the protections and rights of individuals, families, and staff, especially related to health and safety.

10. HUMAN RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP: Uses appropriate interpersonal skills to guide others to accomplish objectives. Facilitates teamwork, participation and cooperation. Delegates work so subordinates have the necessary direction, authority and skills to complete assignments. Role models positive employee relations, using evaluation and management techniques and criteria, which are consistent and fair yet flexible enough to support employee and department needs. Assists manager with timely performance evaluations that reflect validated competence, safety, and quality standards of practice. Counsels staff appropriately and is competent in conflict management. Uses independent judgment, after consultation with clinical staff, to recommend and/or take action related to interviews, new hires, transfers, promotions, evaluations, and performance management issues.  In collaboration with manager / director recommends promotions, supports disciplinary actions, and investigates and follows through with employee complaints and concerns.

Other Duties: 

1. Implement care/services that recognize age/diversity specific needs/issues of customers served. 2. Performs other related duties as required.

Payrange is from $39.00-$54.12