Supervises activity of all departments, professional and technical staff. Serves as the highest ranking

administrative representative in the hospital during evening and night shifts during weekdays and all

shifts on weekends and holidays.

Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):

· BSN required; MSN preferred.

· RN currently licensed in Kentucky. Current in CPR, ACLS, and/or BCLS. Annual competencies

will be maintained per year in Critical Care or Med-Surgical area. A working knowledge of hospital

operations and supervision.

Experience (required and preferred):

Internal Candidates: Minimum four (4) years clinical nursing required, including minimum two

years in critical care. Two to three years of management experience preferred with a knowledge of

overall hospital operations. Must possess good judgment. Possess basic communication skills and

good knowledge of nursing theory, practice and organizational behavior. Must follow proper lines of

authority and be able to listen, plan and problem solve. Must show initiative and accept constructive

criticism. Must be capable of evaluating, planning and decision making in order to solve patient related

issues and administrative policy.

External Candidates: Minimum five (5) years clinical nursing required, including minimum two

years in critical care. Two to three years of management experience preferred with a knowledge of

overall hospital operations. Must possess good judgment. Possess basic communication skills and

good knowledge of nursing theory, practice and organizational behavior. Must follow proper lines of

authority and be able to listen, plan and problem solve. Must show initiative and accept constructive

criticism. Must be capable of evaluating, planning and decision making in order to solve patient related

issues and administrative policy