Nursing Supervisor - Day Shift

EAGLEVILLE HOSPITAL•Eagleville, PA

49d•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. This role involves clinical support, administrative oversight, and professional development of nursing staff within a hospital setting. The Nursing Supervisor acts as a key resource for clinical issues, emergency response, and ensures adherence to hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Current Pennsylvania State license (RN).
Graduate of an accredited college or university, BSN or MSN preferred.
Minimum of five years experience as a practicing RN.
Management experience in a psychiatric setting and/or drug/alcohol facility (evaluated individually).
Ability to communicate well, both orally and written.
Establish good rapport with staff and patients.
Leadership skills, supervisory experience.
Ability to organize and facilitate patient care in any inpatient unit within the Hospital.
Training in group dynamics and group therapy.
Physical and psychological assessment skills (evaluated individually).
Ability to work within a team structure.

Nice To Haves

BSN or MSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect clinical support as needed.
Coordinate or intervene in medical/psychiatric emergencies, complex clinical issues or situations.
Answer daily clinical problems and questions generated by nursing staff and other team members.
Act as a clinical resource and role model for nursing staff.
Monitor care of patients with wounds, anticoagulants, seizures.
Report pertinent clinical information to the Director of Nursing.
Coordinate the admission process as needed.
Conduct all aspects of the admission process including insurance pre-certification (for 11-7 Shift).
Oversee the discharge summary process (for 11-7 Shift).
Supervise nursing staff on the assigned shift.
Make rounds to all nursing units twice per shift.
Obtain shift report from nursing units and relay pertinent information to the next shift.
Complete staff performance evaluations.
Responsible for staffing schedules and daily unit staffing.
Interact with managed care and all insurance entities as necessary.
Enter admissions, discharges, transfers and service changes in the Hospital Information System.
Activate fire and disaster plans.
Review staff timecards in EZ Labor and time accruals for accuracy.
Work with Security to ensure safety of patients and staff.
Oversee emergencies.
Facilitate 302 petitions and emergency transfers.
Complete supervisory report and check 24-hour census for accuracy.
Attend and ensure that all staff members participate in mandated training.
Assist with orientation of new employees; ensure training specific to employee job duties.
Participate on appropriate committees and task forces.
Be involved in research and other professional activities.
Lead and coordinate patient care monitoring as required.
Support quality improvement activities.
Comply with current hospital safety and infection control policies.
Maintain a professional cooperative, courteous and respectful demeanor in all interactions with patients, visitors and other employees.
Answer telephone calls promptly and professionally, stating to the caller “Eagleville Hospital” your name and department.
Assist patients, family members and other customers with concern and empathy.
Respect patient confidentiality and privacy.
Communicate with all customers in a respectful and courteous manner.