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$8,000 SIGN ON BONUS! # POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the management of more than one defined area of organized patient care services.# Allocates available resources to promote efficient, effective and compassionate patient care.# Provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise.# Facilitates an atmosphere of participative management and the development of collegial relationships.# Visible, accessible and committed to communicating effectively with staff.# Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice.# Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.# Reports to a Director of Patient Care Services. # EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION Bachelors Degree or current enrollment in such program and a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. Must have and maintain a current license in the State of Connecticut.### Professional Certification is highly desirable. Maintains clinical and managerial competency required for area of assignment including Basic Cardiac Life Support. # EXPERIENCE Must have at least three (3) years of nursing experience in an acute care setting with demonstrated leadership potential.# # COMPETENCIES Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing and possess basic computer skills. # ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.# They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.# These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. # # Job-Specific Competency 1.##### Participates and facilitates staff participation in nursing and organizational policy formulation and decision-making. 2.##### Creates an environment which promotes the provision of high-quality, evidence based clinical practice. 3.##### Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of patient care.# Participates in quality improvement projects and initiatives.# Performs necessary data collection and audits related to quality and regulatory compliance. 4.##### Responsible for recruitment, interviewing, selection and retention of patient care staff.# Responsible for staffing and scheduling personnel.# Assignments reflect appropriate utilization of personnel. 5.##### Promotes patient satisfaction through the delivery of high-quality patient care, regular patient rounds and implementation of service recovery techniques.# Follows protocol for responding to patient complaints and grievances. 6.##### Promotes staff satisfaction through a participative practice environment, encouraging staff decision-making and autonomy.# Feedback from staff is encouraged, valued and incorporated, as appropriate. 7.##### Participates in planning and monitoring the budget for defined areas, providing variance analysis. 8.##### Whenever possible, resolves human resource concerns at the department level, utilizing the grievance process as required. 9.##### Participates and involves the nursing staff in evaluative research activities. 10.# Fosters a climate conducive to educational experiences for nursing and other students. 11.# Assesses patient placement and care needs from a global hospital perspective, allocating resources accordingly, promoting efficient patient throughput. 12.# Promotes physician satisfaction by maintaining good rapport and cooperative working relations with the Medical Staff. 13.# Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.# Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation. 14.# Pursues personal and professional growth and development.# Serves as a professional role model and mentor. #