PURPOSE OF POSITION:
 
The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical leadership and direction of patient care for the hospital as well as the outbuildings. The position incorporates staff, patient and family teaching as well as working cooperatively within the interdisciplinary health care team to maintain standards of nursing care within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.
 
QUALIFICATIONS / MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio, BSN required Advanced educational qualifications with consideration of the following: Understanding of the organization’s scope and complexity and the position’s responsibility Knowledge of the nursing care needs of the major populations served as well as the culturally diverse and special needs of the populations served by the hospital Positive interpersonal skills and the ability to relate effectively with staff, hospital departments and other personnel Possesses a high degree of leadership, motivation, self-direction and initiative. Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Flexibility and dedication to a team environment with the ability to lead and develop personnel and teams Ability to communicate effectively in oral, written, and electronic formats Basic computer skills Effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills Proactive responses to constant change Prepared for an evolving healthcare environment that includes advanced technologies WORKING CONDITIONS Hours:  Primarily off-shift, 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts 3p-7a Monday – Friday, and 24 hour weekend and holiday coverage Subject to changes in working shifts Sits, stands and walking intermittently during working hours Continuous contact with nursing staff, physicians, and the multidisciplinary team  
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
 Collaboration

Serves as a leader in promoting enhanced collaboration within and across teams;   implementing new processes and role model behaviors that help teams work together and        communicate more effectively.  Upholds and promotes AHF values and RESPECT.
           
Administrative Able to accurately obtain and provide information to physicians Able to problem solve situations and make timely decisions. Develop a mutual respect with nurses, physicians, registration and all individuals within and outside of the healthcare setting Ability to delegate, prioritize independently, and respond to multiple simultaneous requests Assist with tracking and monitoring of pre-established parameters Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes Interaction and collaboration toward the professional development of peers, colleagues and staff Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice Integrates research findings into practice Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and impact on the practice in planning and delivery of nursing services Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and within the profession Acts as a role model and mentor to nursing staff including but not limited to the bedside nurse, charge nurse, PCS, ANM Ability to provide thorough excellent communication to AVP, VP, CNO and administrator on-call regarding issues or concerns that may arise Communication / Accountability Timely and effective communication with all departments Communicates and collaborates effectively with organizational leaders Problem solves Ability to work in teams and provide leadership Flexibility Customer Service focus Resource for staff regarding clinical concerns Creative and innovative Excellent communication skills Facilitates admissions and transfers Participates in performance improvement activities The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.