Lead Registered Nurse
CurrentSupervise and support a nursing staff to maintain a high level of safe, quality patient care.Act as an educational resource for staff.Direct the admission, discharge, and general flow of patients, and assign nurses to patients.Provide guidance on administering care to patients with special needs and answer questions regarding protocol. Create a plan of care for patients that is individualized to their specific needs. Develop and implement training courses and organize seminars to help educate and train new nurses and staff.Prioritize and adapt during emergencies.Document the performance of nurses, perform evaluations, and counsel nurses on unsatisfactory performance. Meet with upper management to discuss personnel and administrative issues and address and solve problems among staff.Perform administrative duties including creating schedules, maintaining adequate supplies, and informing staff of changes to protocol.
