Nursing Supervisor - Telemetry Advanced Cardia Care

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Supervisor oversees patient care and staff development for the Telemetry Advanced Cardiac Care unit. The role assesses, plans, coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates care and staff development, and determines and maintains unit or program needs and standards using the nursing process and evidence-based information. The supervisor supports the Clinical Director in managing assigned staff and the patient population, provides direct patient care as needed, and collaborates with physicians in executing medical plans of care. The role incorporates HonorHealth’s vision, values, mission, and critical goals into job performance. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring adequate patient care and effective staff performance, including hiring and onboarding, performance evaluation, coaching, and employee development. Duties include establishing or contributing to care plans; administering medications and treatments; managing IV lines; observing and documenting patient status; and consulting with physicians and other clinicians. The role also promotes compliance with policies and financial stewardship, supports patients and families through education, facilitates collaboration, participates in policy and goal-setting activities, and advances quality improvement and professional development. Registered nurses with direct responsibility for stroke patients must have knowledge of stroke symptoms and warning signs, identification and management protocols and pathways, NIHSS, Stroke Alert activation and protocols, stroke quality indicators, patient education materials and community resources, educational requirements, and Stroke Center website resources.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN or BScN) from an accredited NLN/CCNE institution.
Legally licensed to work as a registered nurse in Arizona.
Two years of registered nurse experience required.
Current Arizona nursing license or compact state licensure upon hire; Arizona licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Training Course certification upon hire.
Obtain certification in the respective area of expertise within one year of hire or promotion date for Magnet standards.
For staff directly responsible for stroke patient care, meet the stroke-specific education requirements referenced in the addendum.

Nice To Haves

Three years of registered nurse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, assess, plan, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate patient care and staff development; maintain unit or program needs and standards.
Assist the Clinical Director in managing assigned staff and the patient population, and provide direct patient care according to unit needs.
Collaborate with physicians in executing the medical plan of care.
Oversee staff and ensure adequate patient care, including hiring and onboarding, evaluating and managing performance, coaching, and developing employees.
Establish or contribute to patient care plans; administer medications and treatments; manage IV lines; observe and record patient status; and consult with physicians and other healthcare clinicians.
Ensure compliance with policies and exercise financial stewardship, including accountability for development and maintenance of the department budget.
Serve as a resource to staff, patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and visitors to improve patient experience and clinical outcomes and promote a healthy work environment.
Teach patients and families about illness or injury management, post-treatment and home care, diet, nutrition, exercise, and self-administration of medication and therapy.
Facilitate interdepartmental and intradepartmental collaboration and communication and promote problem solving.
Participate in department policy revisions and committees and contribute to creation, implementation, and follow-up of unit goals and action plans.
Support recruitment and retention through positive role-modeling, fostering peer relationships, staff education, and participation in preceptor or mentor programs.
Coordinate educational and professional activities according to department and unit needs.
Round regularly with physicians, patients, and families to facilitate quality practice and improve the patient experience.
Use the nursing process and evidence-based practice to provide patient care and evaluate care plans.
Initiate and support quality improvement initiatives and use resources effectively and efficiently.
Direct staff in applying the nursing process; coordinate patient care and promote independent functioning among employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.