Nursing Supervisor - Telemetry Advanced Cardia Care
About The Position
The Nursing Supervisor supervises, assesses, plans, coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates patient care and staff development. The role determines and maintains unit or program needs and standards using the nursing process and evidence-based information, and incorporates the organization’s vision, values, mission, and critical goals into job performance. The supervisor assists the Clinical Director in managing the unit’s assigned staff and patient population, provides direct patient care according to unit needs, and collaborates with physicians in executing the medical plan of care. All RNs with direct responsibility for stroke patients must know stroke symptoms and warning signs; protocols and pathways for identifying, evaluating, and managing stroke patients; NIHSS; Stroke Alert activation and protocol; stroke quality indicators; available patient education materials and community resources; educational requirements; and Stroke Center website resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN or BScN) from an accredited NLN/CCNE institution.
- Legally licensed to work as a registered nurse in Arizona.
- Two years of registered nurse (RN) experience required.
- Current Arizona nursing license or compact state licensure upon hire; Arizona licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Training Course certification upon hire.
- Obtain certification in the respective area of expertise within one year of hire or promotion date for Magnet standards.
- For staff with direct responsibility for stroke patients, meet the applicable stroke-specific education requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of registered nurse (RN) experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee staff and ensure adequate patient care, including hiring and onboarding, evaluating and managing performance, coaching, and developing employees.
- Establish or contribute to patient care plans; administer medications and therapies; manage intravenous lines; observe patients and record observations; and consult with physicians and other healthcare clinicians.
- Ensure compliance with policies and maintain financial stewardship and accountability for the department budget.
- Serve as a resource for staff, patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and visitors to improve the patient experience and clinical outcomes and promote a healthy work environment.
- Teach patients and families about managing illnesses or injuries, post-treatment and home care, diet, nutrition, exercise, and self-administration of medication and therapy.
- Facilitate interdepartmental and intradepartmental collaboration and communication and promote problem solving.
- Participate in department policies, committees, unit goals, and action planning.
- Support recruitment and retention through role-modeling, peer relationship building, staff education, and participation in preceptor or mentor programs.
- Coordinate educational and professional activities based on department and unit needs.
- Round regularly with physicians, patients, and families to facilitate quality practice and improve the patient experience.
- Use the nursing process and evidence-based practice to provide patient care and evaluate care plans.
- Initiate and support quality improvement initiatives and use resources effectively and efficiently.
- Direct staff in applying the nursing process, coordinate patient care, and promote and enhance independent functioning among employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available up to $10,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
