• Ancillary departmental interaction, when departments are closed.
• Demonstrates a good knowledge base of nursing care and decision-making; offers guidance, support and feedback that may influence the clinical care of patients;maintains strict confidentiality regarding patient and employee information; always maintains the integrity of patient medical records.
• Makes staffing decisions and arranges for coverage of units consistent with guidelines, patient acuity levels, and available resources; notifies Nurse Manager of variances from guidelines; collaborates with bed control to assess overall bed availability to assure appropriate patient placement; counsels personnel and performs disciplinary action in the absence of the manager and director when to delay would jeopardize the effectiveness of the action.
• Functions as a role model/resource at all times presenting themselves in a professional manner and exhibiting continuous practice of MHS vision and values, and Value Management principles.
• Engages in management activities such as hiring and managing Resource Team/PRN employees.
• Other duties as assigned.