Nursing Supervisor, Student Health and Wellness
About The Position
The University of Virginia's number one ranked Department of Student Health and Wellness (SHW) provides a comprehensive range of medical, mental health, well-being, and disability support services to all enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. The University of Virginia’s Medical Services, a unit within the Department of Student Health and Wellness, is seeking a Nursing Supervisor. The Nursing Supervisor oversees activities of a defined group of nursing personnel. The Nursing Supervisor verifies that patients’ needs are met, evaluates nursing care and performance, participates in planning work assignments, and coordinates activities with other patient care services. They are also responsible for planning and organizing training for nursing personnel and participate in guidance and educational programs. They supervise nursing professionals, and work is done with minimal oversight. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program.
- Experience: At least 3 years of progressively more responsible experience as a registered nurse in a patient care environment required.
- Licensure: License to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
- In person presence is required.
- Job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods and frequently bending/stooping.
- Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills
- Attention to detail and ability to write legibly
- Ability to lift/push/pull 50 – 100lbs.
- May be exposed to chemicals, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
Responsibilities
- Supervises, manages and supports the day to day nursing personnel staffing and performance of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (C.N.A.s) working in Medical Services.
- Oversees the preparation of schedules utilizing staff as appropriate. Adjusts according to patient flow.
- Develops programs which address continuous quality improvement, system enhancement, streamlined processes, patient experience, and overall nursing personnel performance.
- Ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements specific to the unit supervised.
- Ensures that the highest quality nursing care is provided to patients and their families.
- Develops and manages partnerships with clinicians, physicians, and administrative counterparts to achieve common goals.
- Promotes integration of multidisciplinary work groups.
- Manages recruitment, performance, team member engagement, and retention activities of assigned staff.
- May serve as a representative to organizational committees.
- Assess patients using nursing skills to evaluate vital signs, breath sounds, and any specific observations needed.
- Perform specific therapeutic interventions that assist medical evaluation.
- Read and synthesize information from patients' files, which may include medical histories, prescribed medications, vital sign readings, and clinical observations, to learn about patients' conditions, determine patients' care priorities, and prepare test requisitions according to physicians' specifications.
- Communicate patient status and changes in patient condition as appropriate, and collaborate with Director of Nursing Services to address complex issues.
Benefits
- generous benefits that UVA has to offer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
