You will oversee the planning, directing and controlling of the staffing assignments in accordance with objectives and policies to ensure effective coverage of the department, and maintain productivity targets.
You will oversee the preparation and completion of the work schedule for the appropriate areas.
You will oversee schedule for adequate staffing (including call) on a daily basis.
You will review daily performance, and will be responsible for keeping department within recommended productivity targets and performance benchmarks.
You will recommend staffing changes with appropriate rationale to Director of Surgical Services.
You will interview and make recommendation of personnel, has input on decisions regarding hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
You will review and approve personnel performance appraisals including the establishment of goals for each employee.
Perform performance approvals for supervisors.
You will provide counseling/progressive discipline for employees when necessary, including documentation.
You will review personnel attendance records/personnel files.
You will regularly communicate with supervisors and employees (i.e.: in-service and staff meetings).
You will participate in meetings with physicians and other departments.
You will attend mandatory hospital staff/educational meetings and documents on record.
You will assist with preparation of unit budget as directed by director.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Must have BSN.
BLS and ACLS.
Must have an RN license in the State of Texas.
5 years in appropriate area of expertise and two years in a supervisory/charge nurse position in Surgery/ Day Surgery.