Description Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Little Rock exists to care for patients in need of intensive and specialized care. Designed as a bridge in the continuum of care, patients who transition to Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals from a traditional hospital/short-term acute care hospital receive a customized treatment plan from a dedicated team. With a connection from the heart, we’re focused on empowering our patients to achieve their goals.
Job Summary Supervises nursing staff, assesses patients needs and provides nursing care for patients. Plans and organizes training for unit staff members and participates in guidance and educational programs.
Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates designated nursing staff; assigns duties and coordinates nursing services. Participates in developing nursing protocol and procedures. Provides continuing education and staff development opportunities for nursing staff.
Assesses patient needs; participates in providing nursing care; ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately Maintains patient health care records. Maintains supply inventory records; orders supplies and equipment, as necessary. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Supervisory skills and ability to evaluate job performance.
Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for work unit. Time management skills and ability to organize priorities. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
Must have good and regular attendance. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0% Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education Degree from an accredited school of nursing. Licenses/Certifications Valid state Registered Nurse license. Valid BLS certification Experience Two years of nursing experience in a hospital. 1 to 2 years supervisory/leadership experience