Peri Anesthesia Nurse Supervisor

Shriners Hospitals for Children • Spokane, WA

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About The Position

The Peri-Anesthesia Nurse Supervisor assists with clinical supervision of patient care and job performance supervision of employees on an assigned shift. The supervisor plans, coordinates, and supports optimum patient care on the unit, while also providing professional nursing services to patients with a variety of needs in accordance with the nursing process and the scope, ethics, and standards of practice defined by the American Nurses Association.

The role maintains the competencies and responsibilities of a Staff Nurse while serving as a clinical resource and shift leader. It includes oversight of nursing and support staff, coordination of staffing and unit workflow, staff coaching and development, support for operational readiness and regulatory compliance, and participation in quality improvement, hiring, education, and resource-management activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• RN license in the state of practice.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), required within 3 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of Procedural Registered Nurse experience.
• 1 year of Leadership experience.
• Professional certification in OR/Procedural/Per-Anesthesia, or another clinically relevant area.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all competencies and responsibilities of a Staff Nurse.
• Delivers safe, evidence-based patient care and develops individualized care plans.
• Serves as the clinical resource and leader for staff during the shift.
• Responds to emergencies and supports complex patient care needs.
• Provides shift oversight for Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Patient Care Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Health Unit Coordinators.
• Coaches, mentors, and supports staff performance.
• Promotes teamwork, accountability, and a positive culture.
• Assists with performance evaluations, training, orientation, and competency validation.
• Coordinates staffing assignments based on patient acuity, census, skill mix, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures appropriate delegation of duties and workload distribution.
• Monitors staffing coverage, meal breaks, and workflow throughout the shift.
• Maintains unit efficiency and operational readiness.
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies, nursing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Promotes patient-centered, high-quality care.
• Participates in performance improvement and quality initiatives.
• Monitors outcomes and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborates with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and hospital departments.
• Communicates expectations clearly and effectively.
• Provides recognition, feedback, and coaching to employees.
• Fosters a Just Culture and learning environment.
• Assists with scheduling and staffing plans.
• Participates in hiring and interview processes.
• Supports budget stewardship and resource management.
• Coordinates staff meetings and educational activities.
• Assists with policy development and implementation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager