Nursing Supervisor (Registered Nurse) - St. Mary's Hospital - Weekend Program
About The Position
The Facility Nursing House Supervisor is responsible for maintaining continuity of patient care in all areas of the hospital in the absence of unit nurse managers/directors. This role involves supervising and coordinating hospital personnel to ensure a safe and efficient standard of care, making patient care assignments, and evaluating the care provided by others. The supervisor will also assess patient census and acuity, collaborate with leadership for patient care assignments, and ensure the efficient delivery of necessary materials. They will respond to emergency codes, escalate issues, and notify on-call personnel of impending emergency surgery. The position requires consistent use of the nursing process, effective communication, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to provide quality care. The supervisor will address patient and unit issues using a problem-solving approach and support the organization's mission, vision, and policies. Nurses are expected to practice according to the Nursing Professional Practice Model.
Requirements
- Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)
- BLS Basic Life Support (required)
- Associates Nursing or Diploma RN (required)
- 3 years nursing experience (required for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations)
Nice To Haves
- PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred)
- ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
- Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred)
- Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, required for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations)
- 2 years nursing experience with 1 year minimum clinical experience (preferred)
- Charge nurse or management experience (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Supervises and coordinates activities of hospital personnel to maintain the continuity of a safe and efficient standard of care.
- Makes patient care assignments according to staff ability and patient needs.
- Evaluates care given by others under his/her direction.
- Makes appropriate changes and provides feedback to other personnel.
- Maintains accountability for own care and care delegated to others.
- Adheres to ethical and legal standards.
- Seeks assistance from appropriate resources, when needed.
- Visits the nursing units to oversee nursing care and evaluate condition of patients.
- Evaluates the census and acuity level of patients per unit and collaborates with ROC (Resource Optimization Center) and other department leaders for patient care assignments.
- In collaboration with supply chain leadership, expedites the efficient delivery of materials (medications, equipment, linen, food and information services) to patients, physicians and staff.
- Responds to emergency codes throughout the hospital and assumes responsibility for directing staff as appropriate.
- Promptly escalates issues through chain of command.
- Notifies on-call personnel of impending emergency surgery.
- Consistently utilizes the nursing process to assess overt and covert physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs of all patients.
- Utilizes basic principles of effective communication to meet the needs of the patient/family.
- Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide quality care in relation to patient assignments and workflow activities.
- Deals with patient and unit issues by utilizing the problem-solving approach and makes realistic recommendations for change.
- Supports mission and vision of the organization and adheres to organization policies.
- Practices and delivers care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the Nursing Professional Practice Model.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
