Nusrsing Supervisor - FT

Methodist Health System • Dallas, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Supervisor is a Registered Nurse responsible for delegating and providing 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 supervisor reports to the Nurse Manager. The position is required to report to work during inclement weather and is categorized as having patient-care impact. It is FLSA non-exempt.

Methodist Southwest Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service acute care teaching hospital serving communities in southwestern Dallas County. The hospital offers emergency, intensive care, labor and delivery, interventional radiology, trauma, neonatal intensive care, and oncology services, among others.

Requirements

• Two years of RN experience.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Compliance with the hospital dress code.
• A management style consistent with corporate and divisional management philosophy, objectives, and guidelines.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work any shift.
• Initiative and ability to work independently within delegated time frames.
• Strong leadership ability.
• Ability to work with confidential material.
• Department-specific clinical competencies, where applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Interact with ancillary departments when they are closed.
• Use nursing-care knowledge and sound decision-making to offer guidance, support, and feedback that may influence patient care.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information and protect the integrity of patient medical records.
• Make staffing decisions and arrange unit coverage according to guidelines, patient acuity, and available resources; notify the Nurse Manager of variances.
• 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.
• Act as a professional role model and resource, demonstrating the MHS vision and values and Value Management principles.
• Engage in management activities, including hiring and managing Resource Team/PRN employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed