Our client is the largest healthcare system between Worcester and Boston and is committed to meeting the health care needs of the region by providing advanced care with a community touch. 

Principal Duties And Responsibilities:

Clinical Management:

• Manages the clinical practice of the unit according to established standards of care and Hospital policies and procedures. Maintains staffing patterns and assumes responsibility for scheduling.

• Performs duties of staff nurse as needed. Maintains equipment. Communication/Collaboration

• Meets with Manager and staff on a regular basis to ensure effective communication.

• Provides feedback to employees.

• Identifies, recommends, and facilitates areas for continuous improvement.

• Acts as a liaison with other healthcare professionals, patients, and visitors.

• Responds to complaints in a timely manner and follows through to resolution.

• Resolves conflicts affecting the unit.

• Interprets and communicates departmental, nursing, and Hospital policies and procedures.

 Educational/Resources:

• Mentors staff and ensures competencies and educational needs are met.

• Contributes to the development of other health team members.

• Participates on committees.

• Keeps current and informs staff of changes, issues, and events within the Hospital.

• Ensures that staff members attend inservices and other educational programs needed.

 Fiscal:

• Adheres to departmental budget.

• Monitors utilization and ordering of supplies and equipment.

• Assumes responsibility for payroll as needed.

• Human Resources: Interviews, evaluates, counsels, and disciplines staff in conjunction with the Nurse Manager.
• Qualified candidates must possess a valid Massachusetts RN license, BSN degree preferred, experience working as a Clinical Coordinator or permanent charge nurse.  Emergency Department experience strongly preferred.