Nursing Supervisor Surgical Center

Mount Nittany Health•State College, PA

About The Position

The Nursing Supervisor manages shift-to-shift operations of the Surgical Center to support high-quality, safe patient care and a safe practice environment. The Supervisor develops staff, collaborates with multidisciplinary professionals, promotes service excellence, remains clinically competent, and may take a direct patient-care assignment as needed. The role assists the Manager with workforce planning, establishing and implementing practice standards, maintaining accountability for staff, supporting shared decision-making, and budgeting and planning. The Supervisor oversees unit operations and assigned employees and works with leadership on patient flow, operational and clinical supervision, financial stewardship, human resources, performance improvement, technology, change management, clinical practice, leadership, relationship management, inclusivity, and professionalism. The position receives minimal supervision from the unit Manager and performs duties independently.

Requirements

Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse licensure.
Meet American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) standards and renew BLS every two years.
Meet American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) standards within four months of hire or transfer and renew ACLS every two years.
Meet American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) standards within six months of hire or transfer and renew PALS every two years.
Meet mandated clinical unit requirements, such as critical care coursework or chemotherapy training, within the time frame assigned by the Manager and Director.
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively under stressful situations and function independently with little or no direct supervision.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate with patients, physicians, visitors, coworkers, and supervisors.
Ability to document data and other information and to read and interpret written communication.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Conduct business professionally and cordially in a manner that upholds the integrity and reputation of Mount Nittany Medical Center.
Knowledge of human resource laws and regulations related to staff management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of specific education.
Three or more years of perioperative experience.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Manage shift-to-shift operations of the Surgical Center and supervise assigned employees.
Support high-quality, safe patient care and maintain a safe practice environment; take a direct patient-care assignment as needed.
Assist the Manager and leadership team with workforce planning, practice standards, shared decision-making, budgeting, and planning.
Support patient flow and provide operational and clinical supervision.
Promote productivity standards and effective use of resources.
Evaluate staffing needs and patterns; support staff performance management, development, competency, and retention.
Monitor patient safety, ensure reporting when necessary, participate in root cause analysis, promote workplace safety and just culture, and maintain survey and regulatory readiness.
Promote intra- and interdepartmental communication and apply systems thinking and evidence-based tools to analysis and decision-making.
Use technology to support patient-care delivery and decision-making.
Support change initiatives by encouraging stakeholder participation, communicating and reinforcing changes, and helping evaluate outcomes.
Maintain clinical knowledge relevant to the scope of responsibility and promote evidence-based practice.
Manage conflict, promote team dynamics, mentor and coach staff and peers, encourage participation, and role-model professional behavior.
Support a culture of shared decision-making and maintain an environment of fairness and equality.
Practice ethical and accountable behavior, promote respectful professionalism, and encourage lifelong learning.
Perform related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.