Nurse Supervisor PD

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

7d•$43 - $87•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager of Nursing Operations, the Nurse Supervisor directs and evaluates nursing care and related activities across adult and pediatric nursing units and patient care areas in collaboration with local nursing leadership. The position serves as an administrative resource for interpreting and implementing hospital policies and procedures across departments. Essential functions reflect patients’ age-specific needs. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate its core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. Leaders are also expected to ensure accountability, build effective teams, drive vision and purpose, and optimize work processes. The supervisor supports hospital operations and patient care through staffing coordination, patient-flow management, staff guidance, emergency response, quality and safety oversight, and collaboration with nursing and other departments. The role directly supervises nursing personnel on the off-shift and is responsible for immediate counseling and corrective actions during that shift.

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensure in Rhode Island through the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Current license to practice professional nursing in Rhode Island.
Conformance to the Code of Professional Nurses and understanding of the provisions of the Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act.
Maintain current knowledge of contemporary professional nursing practice within the legal framework of the Nurse Practice Act.
Current BLS certification.
Complete hospital-provided Safety Care training upon hire.
Three years of progressively responsible clinical experience, with one year at Charge Nurse and/or Assistant Clinical Manager level preferred.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification.
PALS certification.
NIH Stroke certification.
One year of experience at Charge Nurse and/or Assistant Clinical Manager level.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct activities with the Director, Clinical Manager, Assistant Clinical Manager, and/or Charge Nurse to provide optimal nursing care on assigned units.
Address administrative problems, resolve issues, and request assistance as needed.
Direct patient flow and placement throughout the institution and resolve flow problems on units and at points of entry.
Collaborate with unit and department leadership, charge RNs, and staffing specialists to adjust staffing in accordance with ANA staffing standards and ensure adequate coverage for assigned and subsequent shifts.
Make rounds to evaluate nursing care and ensure effective use of personnel and resources.
Monitor staffing adequacy and cost-effectiveness, report staffing variances, and initiate corrective measures as indicated.
Assist with routine check-ins with float staff during off shifts.
Assist Clinical Managers of float pool personnel with annual performance evaluations and compliance requirements, including fit testing, Net Learning, and influenza vaccinations.
Provide guidance and education on patient care delivery and coach and give feedback to Charge RNs.
Assess and respond appropriately to internal and external customer needs and ensure conformance with established policies and procedures.
Respond to Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, Code BERT, and similar hospital emergencies.
Conduct audits and observations in patient care service areas as needed.
Collaborate with STAT nurses and the Epicenter team to help transition patients to an appropriate higher level of care.
Debrief with response teams after events and ensure documentation is completed and placed in the EHR.
Act as Incident Commander during Code Triage until relieved, complete required event reports, and initiate follow-up or corrective interventions as indicated.
Follow up with the Clinical Manager or Charge Nurse after addressing unit issues, prepare and submit required reports, and submit suggestions for improving nursing-unit administration.
Respond to short-staffing forms submitted by nursing personnel.
Participate in assigned nursing or hospital committees and councils; direct or participate in studies, analyses, and other research.
Liaise with Nursing Administration and department managers on nursing matters.
Maintain quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and objectives.
Directly supervise off-shift nursing personnel and provide immediate counseling and corrective actions.