POSITION SUMMARY

Ensures the accomplishment of the department`s and BCH mission and goals. Is a leader, mentor, and role model. Is responsible for the department in the absence of the Manager and/or Director. Represents the staff through growth, change, and problem resolution. Provides appropriate action, follow-through and closure to any situation affecting the unit in which she/he is involved. Takes responsibility for assigned unit projects. Interacts in a respectful manner, considerate of age and physical abilities, and provides assistance to individuals in a manner that takes into account their special needs or age related needs.

1. Colorado RN license in good standin
2. Certifications required based on department RN job description.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

1. Demonstrates physical and mental ability to apply nursing and management theories, procedure and standards to clinical practice.
2. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
3. Promotes an environment of caring
4. Demonstrates clear appropriate delegation
5. Demonstrates abilitiy to problem solve and think critically
6. Promotes a philosophy inclusive of mentoring and coaching (Just Culture)

Experience

Knowledge of all standard and unit specific equipment. Knowledge of approprieate IT systems as related to position.

1. Physical working environment may include, but not be limited to, any of the following hazards: chemical, electrical, mechanical, biowaste, explosive, radiation, etc.
2. Environmental conditions may include, but not be limited to, variations in temperature, noise, odors, etc.
3. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to constantly stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to stoop, crouch and twist. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, squat and sit.
4. The employee must be able to consistently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 10 pounds, frequently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 30 pounds and occasionally support, push, pull and/or transfer up to 50 pounds (for example, moving a patient from a wheelchair to a bed).
5. Functional physical demands include manual dexterity, fine motor skills and reaching. The following senses will be needed for essential duties of the job: speech, vision, hearing, smell and touch.