UMass Memorial Medical Center
Worcester
Job Description
Responsible for directing and coordinating daily departmental function and planning for the delivery of optimal emergent patient care. Collaborates with the Nurse Manager to manage and direct the implementation of professional nursing practice on a day-to-day basis. Coordinates age-appropriate patient care activities for a defined staff and makes immediate decisions for those areas within the scope of his/her responsibility using knowledge of standards, policies and procedures as they apply to the given area. As part of the Emergency Department management team participates in strategic planning, implementation, evaluation, and revision of systems to support and enhance the competence, autonomy, and accountability of the nursing staff. Manages and directs day-to-day work responsibilities for the Emergency Department to assure optimal patient flow and satisfaction.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing or management experience and current Massachusetts Registered Nurse licensure and registration. Minimum of two years related clinical experience and at least one year experience in the clinical preceptor and/or resource role. Demonstrates leadership experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Employment Type
Full Time
Schedule
SHIFT 3 (NIGHTS)
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