Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.
GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:
Ensures high quality, cost-effective nursing and related services to patients, physicians, and appropriate customer groups.
Functions as a clinical expert within the service area and assists the unit Manager in the management of the unit including quality improvement activities.
Interacts with patients and staff on an ongoing basis.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Colleague must have an RN license, as defined by their primary work state (Idaho or Oregon), issued prior to hire date.
Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of nursing leadership and supervision as normally obtained through a bachelor’s degree in nursing with three years of RN experience in acute care or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Meets Health System's Guiding Behaviors and Caring Standards including interpersonal communication and professional conduct expectations.
Assists the Manager in overseeing department operations; responsible for shift operations, quality of care, staffing, program development and evaluations and medical staff relations.
Collaborates with Manager and QA representative to facilitate the interdisciplinary quality assurance program for nursing service delivery and overview of Quality and Safety initiatives.
Plans, assigns and monitors work of staff.
Participates in supervisory duties including hiring, salary review, competency assessments, staff development, and counseling of employees.
In cooperation with other supervisors, monitors, documents and provides feedback to department staff on job performance.
Consistently performs the essential functions of a Registered Nurse in the assigned patient care unit and assists the nursing staff with patient care as needed.
Serves as a role model for nursing staff; maintains a current knowledge base of unit-specific nursing theory and skills.
Plans and/or participates in specific orientation of new employees including coordination of preceptors.
Serves as a mentor to new charge nurses.
Participates in development & review of polices and procedures and ensures they are reviewed, revised, and implemented in appropriate time frames.
Reviews patient grievances and incident (VOICE) reports. Attends meetings and represents Nurse Manager in his/her absence.
Facilitates communication between patients and families and their physicians, care givers, and other health team members. Other duties may include Kronos (timekeeping), scheduling and supply maintenance.
About Saint Alphonsus
Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health. Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.
Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
