Nursing Supervisor RN 7p-7a

Responsibilities and Duties:

Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization

Assess patient care requirements on each unit, by making rounds in every department, and all other areas of the hospital (according to departmental need/activity)

Develop and implement staffing plan for shift based on patient acuity, patient census and available staff.

Serve as a resource to staff for solving clinical problems.

Assist staff to efficiently utilize staffing resources to meet patient care requirements and other professional responsibilities.

Provide for immediate follow-up, documentation and communication of incidents to appropriate manager and directo

Respond to emergency situations (Code Rapid Response) and assists as necessary.

Act as a resource in identifying and/or solving administrative/operational problems

Anticipate actual/potential problems that may occur on their shift and sets shift priorities accordingly.

Work collaboratively with nursing and ancillary staff to solve problems in a fair, consistent mann

Contact representatives of departments not presently in the hospital for assistance with problem solving, timely and appropriately.

Act as a resource, interpret and ensure adherence to Community Memorial Hospital and nursing philosophy, policies and procedures.

Report to the administrator-on-call significant incidents and problems such as:

unusual patient or family problems or concerns

physician concerns

borrowing or lending of major equipment

major damage or utility outages

security problems

public relations or media event

union activities

fire

disaster

bomb threats

matters of legal importance

calls received from the Office of Healthcare Quality, Health Department or any other regulatory body

Safety issues

Obtain materials/supplies from Materials Processing and/or the Storeroom for patient care when these departments are not open

Provide support, guidance and feedback to staff:

Give ongoing timely feedback, verbal and written anecdotes, to staff on performan Written anecdotes are passed on to the nurse manager or director to be used as part of performance evaluation.

Contribute to evening, night and weekend staff performance evaluations.

Facilitate staff attendance at staff development sessions, offered during their shift.

Identify and communicate staff needs for continuing education to the Education Director

Assist staff to interpret change in a positive mann

Assist staff to provide a safe work environment for patient

Assist in the preparation and implementation of the annual goals for the department.

Keep professionally current, by attending continuing education programs, seminars, workshops, Supervisor Conference Group Meetings, and/or independent research reading.

Consistently and independently follows established safety and infection control procedures. Intervenes in unsafe situations.

Comply with the standards of conduct and Corporate Compliance and seeks guidance when in doubt.

Assist physicians and staff in admission criteria for assigning admission status to patients (observation/admission)

Monitor documentation for adherence to Utilization rules and regulations

Perform other duties as assigned Job Requirements:

Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

Complete annual education requirements.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Report to work on time and as schedule

Wear identification while on duty.

Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.

Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.

Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.

Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.

Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Current registered nurse licensure in the state of New York

Minimum of five years acute care experience

Working knowledge of assignment of admission criteria (education provided)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire

Supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge of nursing services

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations

Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude

Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work

Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information

Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner

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