Hospital Nursing Supervisor

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Hospital Nursing Supervisor (HNS) directs, organizes, plans and coordinates overall activities of the hospital involving a high degree of judgment, initiative, and leadership including the ability to anticipate and positively react to technical, organizational, and administrative issues during their assigned shifts. The HNS provides leadership, coordination and management of personnel, and assumes responsibility for hospital administrative functions Monday through Friday when management/administration is not in-house and 24 hours on weekends and holidays. The HNS maintains efficient utilization of nursing resources, working collaboratively with unit leadership, the resource management coordinators (RMCs), and charge nurses. The HNS plays a critical role in patient placement, the admission status process, and the facilitation of direct admissions during routine and surge situations. This individual is visible and available to clinical areas within all areas providing patient care to facilitate patient placement, collaboration with and among charge nurses, and evaluate current and potential staffing concerns. The HNS interprets administrative/departmental policy and procedures for all personnel and acts as an administrative liaison, clinical resource, and role model for staff. They are responsible for triaging operational issues or clinical areas of concern and alerting the Administrator On-Call (AOC), Patient Care Director On-Call (DOC), or Patient Care Manager On-Call (PCM-OC) when needed. The HNS assists in the resolution of issues relating to physicians, patients, families and staff and performs investigations pertaining to incidents/occurrences during their shift as well as reporting to the on call leadership team.

Requirements

Registered Nurse in MN required
BLS required
3 to 5 years hospital-based nursing experience.
Nursing leadership experience in a hospital setting. Could include performance in managerial or supervisory roles as well as charge nurse, educator, and resource nurse roles.
Utilization of electronic health record systems (e.g., Cerner).
Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication.
Critical thinking, analytical, and organization/time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others.
Resourceful: recognizes problems and identifies potential solutions by tapping into available resources, staff, and best practices.
Creates trusting relationships and builds community.
Able to make decisions and direct others in a dynamic environment.
Works effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred
CPI or Behavioral Health Care & Personal Safety Course within 6 months of hire
Experience with electronic bedboard and surgery scheduling a plus.

Responsibilities

Directs, organizes, plans and coordinates overall activities of the hospital
Provides leadership, coordination and management of personnel
Assumes responsibility for hospital administrative functions
Maintains efficient utilization of nursing resources
Plays a critical role in patient placement, the admission status process, and the facilitation of direct admissions during routine and surge situations
Acts as an administrative liaison, clinical resource, and role model for staff
Responsible for triaging operational issues or clinical areas of concern and alerting the Administrator On-Call (AOC), Patient Care Director On-Call (DOC), or Patient Care Manager On-Call (PCM-OC) when needed
Assists in the resolution of issues relating to physicians, patients, families and staff and performs investigations pertaining to incidents/occurrences during their shift as well as reporting to the on call leadership team.