Overview

The Nursing Supervisor manages bed requests, maintaining primary responsibility for facilitating patient progression throughout the continuum of care and ensuring efficient and cost-effective placement of all patients into the appropriate bed. The Nursing Supervisor works directly with the medical directors, attendings, nurses and ancillary support services; maintains awareness for unit staffing and has the authority to make adjustments to inpatient bed assignments and staffing allocations 24/7 to optimize throughput; and may provide administrative oversight for patient, physician and nursing concerns and must exhibit critical leadership behaviors at all times, including effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and decision making.

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Responsibilities

Demonstrated leadership and management ability.

Demonstrated critical thinking skills and independent decision making.

Knowledge of JCAHO / AHCA standards and the Florida Nurse Practice Act.

Effective written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.

Possesses a working knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.

Demonstrates competent conflict resolution and negotiation techniques.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Preferred Education: Master of Science Degree in Nursing or related field.

Required Licensure/Certifications:

Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida

BLS from the American Heart Association is required for all areas

Required Experience: 1-2 years of Management or demonstrated leadership experience

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3-5 years of Medical Surgical clinical experience.