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