Nursing Supervisor - Nights

Methodist Health System•Richardson, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Supervisor is a Registered Nurse who delegates and provides authority and responsibility for selected programs and aspects of programs across nursing departments. The role plans, coordinates, and directs nursing department functions during evening and night shifts and supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. The position is based at Methodist Richardson Medical Center, a 443-bed, full-service acute care hospital serving Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas.

Requirements

Two years of RN experience required.
Current Basic Life Support certification required.
Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas, or eligibility to obtain one, required.
Able to communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrates compliance with the hospital dress code.
Demonstrates a management style consistent with corporate and divisional management philosophy, objectives, and guidelines.
Flexible and adaptive, with the ability to work any shift.
Shows initiative, works independently, and completes work within delegated time frames.
Strong leadership ability.
Able to work with confidential material.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing; equivalent experience, knowledge, and skills may be substituted.
ACLS certification preferred upon hire; required within 30 days.
Previous leadership experience.
Previous critical care experience.

Responsibilities

Interact with ancillary departments when those departments are closed.
Use nursing knowledge and clinical decision-making to guide, support, and provide feedback that may influence patient care.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information and the integrity of patient medical records.
Make staffing decisions and arrange unit coverage in accordance with guidelines, patient acuity, and available resources.
Notify the Nurse Manager of staffing variances from guidelines.
Collaborate with bed control to assess bed availability and support appropriate patient placement.
Counsel personnel and take disciplinary action in the absence of the manager and director when delaying action could jeopardize its effectiveness.
Serve as a professional role model and resource, demonstrating Methodist Health System’s vision, values, and Value Management principles.
Participate in management activities, including hiring and managing Resource Team/PRN employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.