Description:
Coordinates patient care throughput and nurse staffing needs during assigned shift.
Reports to: Lead Nursing Supervisor and designated Unit Director
Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Nursing or RN Diploma - Required
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be
able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Ability to apply basic nursing knowledge
to all setting in the hospital. Requires ability to function effectively within a high-level multi-task environment.
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) - Required to be current upon
hire
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) - Required
within 6 months of hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) - Required within
6 months of hire
Licenses: Must have upon hire and maintain Tennessee or Multi-State Registered Nurse licensure
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum of 2 years hospital nursing experience required. Experience as charge nurse or nurse manager
preferred.