PACU - Lead RN

The Lead Inpatient Nurse (Registered Nurse) works under the supervision of unit leadership. The Lead Inpatient Nurse (Registered Nurse) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to standards. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of plans of care. May be required to work in other areas according to skill of staff and acuity of patients. The Lead Inpatient Nurse (Registered Nurse) role is practiced at the point of care, following a cohort of patients with a focus on evidence-based practice, safety, quality, and risk reduction. They take responsibility for leading coworkers in the work environment and oversee team work, throughput, and supporting novice nurses. They provide exceptional service to all patients and customers all while maintaining a role model status. They will maintain all competencies for the units they are assigned and performs other duties assigned within their scope.