Nursing Supervisor, 24hr. 7p-7a, CL

UMass Memorial Health•Clinton, MA

21h•$48 - $87

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. This position has the administrative responsibility for the overall coordination of nursing services during an assigned off-shift, such as evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The Nursing Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the most efficient coordination patient placement and efficient patient flow, and is responsible for effectively communicating with appropriate Nurse Managers about issues that arise in their absence and for serving as an administrative, clinical and educational resource to the patient care staff.

Requirements

Graduate of a recognized school of Nursing
Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse License
Minimum five (5) years of clinical nursing experience and demonstrated skill in a team leader role
Ability to supervise a nursing shift at a busy community hospital
Excellent knowledge of nursing practices and regulatory and legislative requirements
Good problem solving, planning, and organizing skills
Ability to use computer-based nurse scheduling systems, and to use standard business office applications software, such as MS Office.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

Serves as the administrative authority responsible for the provision of quality nursing care and the smooth function of all nursing units on an assigned shift, working collaboratively with physicians, administrators and other patient care staff. Directs all bed management/flow activities.
Responsible for leading the bed management and appropriate, efficient bed placement. Actively manages patient flow to ensure reduced boarding time in ED.
Responsible for monitoring the quality of nursing services. Receives reports throughout the shift.
Performs rounds throughout the shift to assure efficient patient flow and high quality, safe patient care.
Addresses and resolves urgent concerns, patient and family complaints occurring during the shift; and notifies the appropriate Nurse Manager as necessary.
Coordinates the smooth transition of operations upon shift changes. Receives reports from the off-going Nurse Supervisor about patient and staffing concerns and provides a report to the on-coming Nurse supervisor.
Assures that proper staffing is in place. Coordinates efforts with the appropriate Nurse Managers to determine the optimal allocation of staff per shift on each unit. Reviews schedules, receives employee call-offs, replaces for absences for upcoming shifts, etc.
Provides advice and counsel to nursing staff for emergencies and in medical management, crisis and behavior management techniques.
Leads appropriate action in response to emergency situations. Coordinates with other functions, such as engineering, maintenance and security. Notifies Nursing Directors or Senior
Management in timely fashion when appropriate.
Maintains a current knowledge of trends and techniques in the field of nursing and specialized areas applicable to HealthAlliance Hospital.
Directs staff response to emergencies, such as severe weather, fire, etc.
Notifies Nursing Managers of assigned staff learning needs.
Assists Nursing Managers in completing performance evaluations for nurses on assigned shift.
Addresses urgent employee issues and administers appropriate personnel action in the event of urgent employee discipline problems.
Interacts with the electronic staffing and scheduling system.
Utilizes the electronic solutions including the time and attendance system, productivity reporting and acuity modules.
Coordinates the replenishment of supplies during the shift as necessary.
Participates in process improvement and system process improvement initiatives.
Functions as a resource to staff related to the electronic time and attendance system
Functions as a super-user for various systems including the electronic medical record.
Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required or directed. Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to e mails on a regular basis.
Supervises assigned personnel including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training. Makes recommendations on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations, and similar actions. Resolves grievances and other personnel problems within position responsibilities.
Coordinates the assignment of tasks and helps resolve technical and operational problems. Evaluates the impact of solutions to ensure goals are achieved.
Provides effective direction, guidance, and leadership over the staff for effective teamwork and motivation, and fosters the effective integration of efforts with system-wide initiatives.
Encourages and supports diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, respect, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Integrates diversity into departmental objectives, such as hiring, promotions, training, vendor selections, etc.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrates the use of quality improvement in daily operations.
Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, DPH, etc. Develops and maintains procedures necessary to meet regulatory requirements.
Ensures that department complies with hospital established policies, quality assurance programs, safety, and infection control policies and procedures.
Ensures adequate equipment and supplies for department.
Develops and maintains established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Ensures compliance to all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Performs similar or related duties as required or directed.