Nurse Supervisor Transfer Center FT Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health•Dallas, TX

About The Position

As a Patient Placement Supervisor, you'll oversee daily nursing operations with our management team. You'll help develop and implement policies to achieve department goals.

Requirements

Proficiency in nursing and patient care standards and procedures is essential.
Knowing rules and standards set by certifying bodies is crucial. Hospitals and departments have their own protocols.
Knowledge of regulations for nursing care in your area is essential.
Understanding guidelines ensures proper procedure.
Knowledge of medical terms, health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, and medication is essential for healthcare providers.
Understand dosages, effects, and reactions.
Upholding medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights is key.
Clear communication, verbally and in writing, is fundamental.
It's important to have the social skills necessary to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are a must!
Being able to recommend effective hiring and termination recommendations is an important aspect of the role.
You should be able to train and evaluate the performance of your team.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email, are also necessary.
BSN degree
Minimum of (3) three years of professional experience.
Registered Nurse (RN)

Nice To Haves

ED and/or ICU Nursing experience in an acute care setting
Nurse Supervisor and/or Nurse Manager experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Organize and oversee daily administrative and business activities to ensure top-notch, patient-focused care.
Help with creating, revising, and implementing department policies in line with department goals.
Give guidance on hospital rules, ensure compliance with important healthcare standards, like The Joint Commission's.
Supervise employees by assigning tasks, training, scheduling, evaluating, and solving issues.
Help educational initiatives, research, and improvements in the organization.
Incorporate Lean principles into your practice as a means of enhancing patient care.
Help design the yearly staffing budget, along with facilitating capital equipment and expense budget planning.
Update your Supervisor on patient conditions, staffing issues, and shift events. Include critical states.
Partner with other departments, families, doctors, and agencies to improve patient care through clear communication and problem-solving.
Make nursing rounds often to observe, offer help, and be a resource.
Provide nursing care when needed.
Maintain necessary records, files, inventory, and equipment. Keep an updated database for report creation as needed.
Nurses must recognize and report patients' health changes promptly to colleagues and doctors for optimal care.
We aim to provide quality care to all patients. This involves respect, understanding diversity, and creating personalized care plans.