Job Description

Position Supervises
RN, LPN, NA, US, Secretary I, and other technical staff


Maintains primary responsibility for patient flow and bed placement house wide. Works with Nursing Office Staff, Team Leaders, and Managers to ensure appropriate utilization of human resources. Responsible for the supervision of Nursing Service activities and providing staff with additional management support, while maintaining professional standards and ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures. Assists with maintaining patient safety through on-going communication with staff, Team Leaders and Managers. Responds to emergencies and assists with patient care and management as necessary. Participates in house wide performance improvement projects. Assists with staff development and promotes positive interdepartmental communications. Provides information related to status of house, including current census and patient/unit activity to physicians, administrators, managers, patient care staff and other members of the healthcare team.

Education
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Minimum:
Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program
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Preferred:
Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Registration/Certification/Licensure
Current PA RN License, Healthcare Provider CPR, and Act 33/73 clearances
Preferred: ACLS and PALS

Experience
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Minimum:
Three years clinical nursing experience in an acute care facility.
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Preferred:
Previous management/supervisory experience. Proficiency with IV insertion. Basic arrhythmia training.

Other Requirements
Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy

Status
Exempt
Physical Requirements:
The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:
Occasional:(0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
Frequent:(1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)

NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.

Non-Material Handling
● Standing* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary. - OCCASIONAL
● Walking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about. - FREQUENT
● Sitting* - Body remains in a seated position. - FREQUENT
● Stooping* - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. - OCCASIONAL
● Bending* - To flex the upper body forward. - OCCASIONAL
● Twisting* - To rotate the upper body forward. - OCCASIONAL
● Climbing- To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders. - N/A
● Ladders- To ascend and descend ladders. - N/A
● Stairs- To ascend and descend stairs. - OCCASIONAL
● Kneeling- To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - N/A
● Squatting* - To move the body downwards by bending both knees. - OCCASIONAL
● Crouching- To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs. - N/A
● Crawling- To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees. - N/A
● Reaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONAL
● Reaching Overhead* - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height. - OCCASIONAL
● Grasping- Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object. - FREQUENT
● Finger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers. - OCCASIONAL
● Seeing* -Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity. - CONSTANT
● Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
● Repetitive Upper Extremity Use- Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time. - N/A
● Repetitive Lower Extremity Use- Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time. - N/A
Material Handling
● Pushing*- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person.
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OCCASIONAL
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20# - 50#
● Pulling* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person.
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OCCASIONAL
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20# - 50#
● Lift* - Floor to waist
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OCCASIONAL
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20# - 50#
● Lift* - Waist to shoulder
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OCCASIONAL
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20# - 50#
● Lift* - Shoulder to overhead
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OCCASIONAL
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UP TO 20#
● Carrying* - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)
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OCCASIONAL
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UP TO 20#
Environmental Factors

● Working alone* - OCCASIONAL
● Working in cramped quarters* - OCCASIONAL
● Constant interruptions* - CONSTANT
● Working with hands in water- N/A
● Use of power tools- N/A
● Working on ladders/scaffolding- N/A
● Exposure to vibration- N/A
● Exposure to dust- N/A
● Exposure to noise(constant) - N/A
● Exposure to electrical energy(outlets, etc) - N/A
● Exposure to termperature changes(heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A
● Exposure to slippery walking surfaces* - OCCASIONAL
● Exposure to solvents, grease, oils- N/A
● Exposure to radiant energy, i.e. computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - N/A
● Working with bloodborne pathogens* - OCCASIONAL
Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand

Physical Demand

Met Level

Examples of similar activity intensity

Sedentary to Light
0 - 3.5
Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.
Medium
3.6 - 6.3
House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).
Heavy to Very Heavy
> 6.4
Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.
As relates to this position:
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Sedentary to Light - N/A
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Medium * - FREQUENT
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Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A