Coordinate patient care and assess operations during rounds
Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements
Provide immediate clinical support to nursing staff
Evaluate staffing needs and ensure compliance with regulations
Educate nursing staff on clinical practices as needed
Communicate effectively with Nursing Leadership and Senior Administration
Foster a safe environment to minimize healthcare errors
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth and development
Supportive leadership environment
Engagement in high-quality patient care
Potential for leadership experience
Collaborative team atmosphere
Full Job Description
Reporting directly to the Hospital's Administrator and Chief Nursing Officer, the NURSING SUPERVISOR assures the continuity of effective, high quality patient care for an assigned shift. In the absence of the Hospital Administrator, the NURSING SUPERVISOR has the authority and responsibility for administrative decisions with appropriate notification of Senior Leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Effectively coordinates patient care, making rounds to assess operations and problem solve in a timely manner
Ensures compliance with hospital/nursing policies, procedures and standards as well as regulatory agency requirements
Demonstrates expertise in clinical practice, providing immediate support to nursing staff
Evaluates staffing needs ensuring compliance with staffing regulations
Educates nursing staff on clinical practice as necessary
Effectively communicates with Nursing Leadership and Hospital Administrator/Chief Nursing Officer
Fosters an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors, ensuring hospital acquired conditions do not occur
May function as Administrator-in-Charge in absence of Senior Leadership
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
Current CA RN License
Current BLS / ACLS
Experience in general acute care, behavioral health and sub-acute environments preferred
Three (3) years acute clinical experience
One (1) progressive management experience required
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to exercise professional judgement in performing day-to-day activities, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a stressful environment
