Nursing Supervisor RN 7p-7a $20k SOB

External Community Memorial Hospital•Hamilton, NY

10d

About The Position

The Nursing Supervisor RN oversees nursing operations and patient care across hospital departments during the assigned shift. The supervisor assesses unit needs, develops staffing plans based on patient acuity and census, supports staff with clinical and operational problem-solving, responds to emergencies, and communicates significant incidents to the administrator-on-call. The role also supports staff performance and development, promotes safe and compliant practice, and assists with admission-status decisions and utilization documentation.

Requirements

Current registered nurse licensure in New York State.
At least five years of acute-care experience.
Working knowledge of admission-criteria assignment; education is provided.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, or obtain it within six months of hire.
Knowledge of nursing services.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to determine an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, attend to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize work.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical, financial, and legal information.
Ability to complete assignments accurately and on time.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others professionally.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Promote the organization's mission, vision, and values.
Assess patient-care requirements by making rounds in hospital departments and other areas as needed.
Develop and implement shift staffing plans based on patient acuity, census, and available staff.
Serve as a resource for staff resolving clinical, administrative, and operational problems.
Help staff use staffing resources effectively to meet patient-care requirements and professional responsibilities.
Follow up on, document, and communicate incidents to the appropriate manager or director.
Respond to emergencies, including Code and Rapid Response situations, and assist as necessary.
Anticipate potential shift problems and set priorities accordingly.
Work collaboratively with nursing and ancillary staff to address problems fairly and consistently.
Contact representatives of departments not present in the hospital when assistance is needed.
Interpret and help ensure adherence to hospital and nursing philosophy, policies, and procedures.
Report significant incidents and problems to the administrator-on-call, including patient or family concerns, physician concerns, equipment issues, damage or utility outages, security or public-relations matters, union activities, emergencies, legal matters, regulatory calls, and safety issues.
Obtain patient-care materials and supplies from Materials Processing or the Storeroom when those departments are closed.
Provide staff with ongoing feedback, guidance, and performance-related documentation.
Contribute to evening, night, and weekend staff performance evaluations.
Facilitate staff attendance at development sessions and communicate continuing-education needs to the Education Director.
Help staff interpret change positively and maintain a safe work environment for patients.
Assist with preparation and implementation of annual departmental goals.
Maintain professional currency through continuing education, seminars, workshops, meetings, or independent reading.
Follow safety and infection-control procedures and intervene in unsafe situations.
Comply with standards of conduct and Corporate Compliance, seeking guidance when needed.
Assist physicians and staff with admission criteria and patient admission-status assignments.
Monitor documentation for adherence to utilization rules and regulations.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Meet organizational conduct and workplace requirements, including maintaining confidentiality, reporting on time, wearing identification, completing required education, attending meetings and in-services, and participating in quality-improvement activities.