Job description

To manage the human and material resources of a nursing department in order to provide quality patient care and an environment conducive to staff growth and satisfaction.

Job Description:

• Assumes responsibility on a 24-hour basis for the care delivered by a nursing department.
• Conducts patient rounds on a regular basis.
• Cooperates with the medical staff and other departments to effectively solve problems and optimize delivery of quality care.
• Demonstrates competence in the functions and skills of the Staff Nurse in her/his Department.
• Maintains effective communication with all Medical Center personnel.
• Schedules personnel to provide coverage for the identified patient care needs.
• In cooperation with the Clinical Educator, identifies learning needs of the staff and develops programs to meet those needs.
• Monitors staff attendance at educational programs.
• Articulates and supports Medical Center and Departmental goals and philosophies to all personnel.
• Inspects equipment and environment on a regular basis for needed repairs and safety, and reports hazards for correction.
• Maintains a clean environment, in cooperation with environmental services personnel.
• Maintains an adequate level of needed supplies, in cooperation with materials management personnel.
• Provides an environment which is conducive to learning for students.
• Provides supervisory coverage, as needed, functioning in the role of Nursing Supervisor.
• Cooperates with other department directors to promote optimal utilization of personnel and resources.
• Evaluates current literature and study/research findings for application to nursing practice.
• Participates in professional organizations.

Education and Training

• Current licensure to practice Professional Nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• Masters Degree preferred

Experience

• 3 years relevant clinical experience
• Management experience preferred
• NICU experience required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Inpatient

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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