RN - Nursing Supervisor - Emergency Department

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Meridian, MS

About The Position

The Nursing Supervisor assumes accountability for patient plans of care and provides and manages care for individuals and patient cohorts within a unit. The role designs, implements, and evaluates nursing interventions by coordinating, delegating, and supervising care delivered by licensed nurses, patient care technicians, and other health professionals. It also facilitates effective and efficient discharge planning. The Nursing Supervisor serves as a key communication link among the Unit Director, staff, patients, physicians, and others; supports staff with patient care assessment and the planning and evaluation of nursing interventions; and helps resolve problems. In collaboration with the Unit Director and other supervisory staff, the role assesses care quality, identifies staff strengths and weaknesses, and evaluates staff performance. The supervisor also serves as a liaison to Clinical Nurse Specialists and other nursing resources and is responsible for the cost-effective, efficient use of human, environmental, and material resources. The position requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, as well as the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The work takes place in a patient-care environment and routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The position has medium physical demands, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

Requirements

Registered nurse diploma.
At least 2 years of relevant experience working in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process effectively in the delivery of patient care.
Coordinate clinical operations on the unit.
Communicate critical issues to appropriate parties.
Manage and develop employees.
Effectively manage resources.
Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
Assume accountability for patient plans of care and manage care for individuals and patient cohorts.
Design, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions by coordinating, delegating, and supervising the care provided by the healthcare team.
Facilitate effective and efficient discharge planning.
Serve as a communication link between the Unit Director, staff, patients, physicians, and others.
Support staff with patient care assessment and the planning and evaluation of nursing interventions.
Facilitate problem resolution and collaborate with supervisory staff to assess care quality and evaluate staff performance.
Serve as a liaison between staff and Clinical Nurse Specialists and other nursing resources.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and employer compliance and privacy standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.