RN Shift Supervisor - PACU

Overview



Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Westover Hills Baptist Hospital hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At Westover Hills Baptist Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

This position is part of the departmental leadership team that provides clinical supervision on a shift basis including: coordination and assignment of patient care; functions as a unit patient flow coordinator, facilitating admissions, discharges and transfers; coordinates unit staffing for next shift with the Director/Clinical Manager, Coordinator and/or House Officer; serves as a clinical and leadership resource and role model for the staff; provides supervisory input into department staff evaluations and performance reviews. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

 Coordinates and directs the patient care operations of the unit on a shift basis. Provides clinical
supervision of patient care and assures the consistent implementation of quality, patient safety and
regulatory standards and requirements.
 Functions as the unit patient flow coordinator, facilitating discharges, admissions and transfers. This
includes assuming a direct patient assignment as needed to prevent patients holding in other
departments. Expedites proactive and anticipatory triaging of patients to include active
communication with House Officer/Bed Control/Admitting and transferring departments (including
assuring timely computer entry of transaction by staff).
 Assesses staff competencies, workload and skill requirements to make optimal patient care
assignments and coordinates staffing for the current and next shift with departmental/hospital
leaders. Provides supervisory input into departmental staff evaluations and performance reviews.
 Promotes positive working relationships within the unit and between departments and with all
customers, recognizing that effective interaction with the interdisciplinary team is necessary for
optimal patient care. Maintains clear communication with the unit Coordinator/Manager/Director
regarding unit needs and or incidents. Initiates service recovery and immediate solutions as needed.
 Role models professional growth and development through participation in inservices/educational
programs and reviews current literature.
 Participates in ongoing shared governance activities and provides leadership for the implementation
of initiatives recommended by the councils, including performance improvement activities.
 Contributes to planning the unit budget and directs shift activity to assure compliance with
budgetary guidelines (cost / unit of service or hours per patient day productivity standards).
 Role models RN direct care responsibilities, including planning, providing and documenting
individual goal directed patient /family focused nursing care using evidence based practices.
Practice autonomously, consistent with practice standards and research based policies and
procedures.
 Assures department commitment to Performance Improvements and leads by example
 Serves as a role model for service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and “must haves”
 Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
 Maintains safe environment
 Addresses patient population-specific needs
 Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Nursing or advanced degree in a related field
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year in an equivalent unit
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 4 years in an equivalent unit
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: National Specialty Certification
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):
 Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have
AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
 ACLS/TNCC, PALS, NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E., Fetal Monitoring, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are required
depending on department hired. *See applicable STAFF RN job description for requirements and grace periods.
 ENPC preferred in the Emergency Department.

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Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.