Surgical nurse Jobs in New Bedford, MA

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Job Summary : Provides leadership in the provision of nursing services to actively coordinate and triage patient care and clinical processes between all disciplines. Acts as a liaison between multiple departments. Supports the implementation and evaluation of quality nursing care to patients and families, under the direction of the Nursing Director.

Job Description :

Essential Responsibilities :

• Manages and assesses the day to day operations of the department including : patient volume and level of acuity, critical care needs, hospital throughput, staff and physician concerns. Takes appropriate action to address outstanding issues.
• Provides clinical consultation to nurses or directs them to other resources.
• Communicates and interprets changes in nursing practice activities and standards of care, including competency development.
• Collaborates and communicates with other clinical staff to assure seamless progression of care to meet patient care needs.
• Under the guidance of the nursing director manages the hiring for RNs and support staff; completes annual reviews for RNs and support staff; oversees staff scheduling / staffing and payroll, begins initial counseling for practice issues.
• Participates / actively contributes in Faculty Hours and other quality and safety departmental initiatives.
• Has the authority to direct and support employees daily work activities. Has authority to undertake or recommend the following employment actions : hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews. Direct Reports : None Indirect Reports : None

Required Qualifications :

Competencies :

Age based Competencies :

Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups : Young adult : 16-30 years, Middle Age : 30 - 60 years, Elderly : 60 -.

Physical Nature of the Job :

Light work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move through out the hospital campus

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