Nursing Shift Supervisor - Children's of Mississippi - Cardiac Step-Down & Surgery 5C

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Shift Supervisor supervises nursing staff and the delivery and operations of nursing care in assigned areas or units, including Children's of Mississippi Cardiac Step-Down & Surgery 5C. The role schedules and ensures appropriate staffing, makes sure supplies and equipment are available, and works with nurse managers and clinical directors to resolve issues affecting the assigned unit. The supervisor also educates and consults with patients and families about their concerns and performs duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose. The supervisor directs daily unit operations in keeping with nursing standards of practice and administrative initiatives, organizes nursing schedules according to approved productivity standards, and supports staff through training, mentoring, supervision, and evaluations. The role also contributes to improving patient care or the work area through participation on a nursing council, hospital or medical center committee, task force, or project team, and demonstrates exceptional customer service.

Requirements

Valid RN license.
Licensed as an RN for two years.
Knowledge of nursing procedures.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, and registered nurses.
Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools, and programs.
Supervisory skills.
Current competencies in nursing clinical practice.

Nice To Haves

Two years of RN experience in the specified area.
BSN.

Responsibilities

Direct daily operations of assigned areas or units, including adherence to nursing standards of practice and administrative initiatives.
Manage and organize nursing schedules in accordance with approved productivity standards, and ensure appropriate staffing.
Ensure supplies and equipment are available.
Work with nurse managers and clinical directors to resolve issues related to the assigned area or unit.
Educate and consult patients and families regarding their concerns.
Assist with training and mentoring new personnel.
Supervise nursing staff on assigned units.
Contribute to or perform evaluations of nursing staff.
Serve on at least one nursing council, hospital or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or the work area.
Demonstrate core standards of exceptional customer service.