The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. 

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive leadership experience required with relevant clinical experience preferred. 
• BS/BSN required at time of hire and master’s degree/MSN required. If BS degree not in nursing, a Master’s or higher degree in Nursing is required. If Master’s degree not in nursing, a BSN is required. If the master’s degree/MSN is not present at time of hire, must be enrolled in a Master?s or MSN program within one year of hire/transfer date and completed within three years of enrollment.
• Analytical ability necessary to evaluate staff, address and improve clinical issues and devise solutions to complex problems. 
• Leadership ability to develop staff, establish and maintain standards of performance within a national context for professional nursing practice and comply with administrative requirements. 
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to effectively create relationships to support a healing environment with patients, families, staff, physicians and hospital personnel including senior management in both written and verbal communication. 

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in practicing state.

• Registered Nurse (RN)

*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

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