Registered Nurse 5ME MHB

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 3

Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.626667

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Evenings Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 6:45pm to 7:00am

Summary:

Participates in the overall planning, organizing, directing, decision making and evaluation of the delivery of nursing care on their shift. As a professional nurse, the charge nurse is responsible for assisting in the management of resources necessary and appropriate for the provision of achievement of positive patient outcomes. As a professional nurse, the charge nurse participates in creating and maintaining an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION:

• The graduate nurse is a beginning practitioner gaining experience in all of the above, always under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse.

• Registered Nurse must be currently licensed in New York State.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing currently registered in New York State.

• BLS validation and revalidation in accordance to AHA standards. ACLS within 6 months of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

• Demonstrates leadership abilities.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Certification in specific area preferred. Computer literate.

• Competent in current healthcare technology

• Actively involved in productivity and staffing

• Is a leader in healthcare technology innovations and promotes these innovations in the capacity of super-user / train the trainer.