Nursing Supervisor (RN) - Full Time - Nights - Mental Health

Riverside Hospital•Hampton, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Supervisor works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or Nurse Managers and is responsible for the smooth and effective operation of the hospital when the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing is absent. The supervisor helps team members interpret and apply facility policy, coordinates staffing levels and resources for quality patient care, and rounds throughout the facility to assess operations and respond to situations. The role requires knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served. The supervisor may work in different settings and roles within Riverside Health System, including performing RN duties such as assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients. Using communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, the Nursing Supervisor oversees patient care in consideration of patients’ physiological, psychosocial, and cultural diversity. The supervisor also oversees and delegates to non-professional personnel and collaborates with the leadership team to deliver clinical services consistent with Riverside Health System standards and facility goals and strategic plans.

Requirements

Registered Nurse education.
Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP).
Current CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Acute care experience.

Responsibilities

Delegate and prioritize tasks to support quality patient care and meet patient care needs.
Recognize and respond to emergency situations.
Recognize and report variances and provide resolutions.
Investigate nursing errors, complaints about nursing care, and patient or visitor accidents; counsel personnel when appropriate.
Demonstrate supportive nursing leadership by developing and educating staff on policies, procedures, best practices, and strategic goals.
Direct hospital administration and operations efficiently, effectively, and professionally.
Notify the administrator on call or management team as directed by hospital procedures.
Round on all units and assist with planning nursing care, evaluating its effectiveness, problem-solving, interpreting nursing policies, and assigning patient rooms.
Use sound judgment in assessing staffing and patient care needs and making related decisions.
Communicate and document changes in staffing and patient care, including sick callouts.
Complete required documentation accurately and in accordance with Riverside Health System standards.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate total nursing care for assigned patients when performing in the RN role.
Supervise and delegate to non-professional personnel working directly with the supervisor.