Nursing Supervisor-Weekend Day

EAGLEVILLE HOSPITAL•Eagleville, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supervision of nursing staff on the assigned shift, the nursing care provided and related administrative and professional nursing activities.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Current Pennsylvania State license (RN).
Minimum of five years experience as a practicing RN.
Ability to communicate well, both orally and written.
Ability to establish good rapport with staff and patients.
Leadership skills.
Supervisory experience.
Ability to organize and facilitate patient care in any inpatient unit.
Training in group dynamics and group therapy.
Physical and psychological assessment skills (evaluated individually).
Ability to work within a team structure.
Must work 1 weekend per month.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited college or university, BSN or MSN preferred.
Management experience in a psychiatric setting and/or drug/alcohol facility (evaluated individually).

Responsibilities

Clinical support and intervention in medical/psychiatric emergencies.
Acting as a clinical resource and role model for nursing staff.
Monitoring patient care, including wounds and anticoagulants.
Coordinating the admission and discharge summary processes.
Supervising nursing staff on the assigned shift and conducting unit rounds.
Obtaining and relaying shift reports.
Completing staff performance evaluations and managing staffing schedules.
Interacting with managed care and insurance entities.
Entering patient data into the Hospital Information System.
Activating fire and disaster plans and working with Security.
Overseeing emergencies and facilitating 302 petitions and emergency transfers.
Completing supervisory reports and checking census accuracy.
Ensuring staff participation in mandated training.
Assisting with new employee orientation and job-specific training.
Participating in committees and task forces.
Involvement in research and professional activities.
Leading and coordinating patient care monitoring.
Supporting quality improvement activities.
Complying with hospital safety and infection control policies.
Maintaining a professional and respectful demeanor.
Answering telephone calls promptly and professionally.
Assisting patients, family members, and other customers with concern and empathy.
Respecting patient confidentiality and privacy.
Communicating with all customers in a respectful and courteous manner.