About the position
Under general direction of the physician and/or office manager, provides nursing care of patient, plans and oversees departmental staff nursing activities ensuring effective nursing services are provided, and adherence to policies, procedures, standards, and regulations. A multidisciplinary team approach to care is utilized. The function of the Nurse Supervisor is to develop and maintain an environment that supports the professional nurse and staff. Under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Services Department, the Nurse Supervisor will promote clinical competency as well as maintain clinical quality control through leading and supporting survey readiness efforts as it relates to back office clinical operations. The Nurse Supervisor is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Office Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Clinical Champion Forum. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Nurse Supervisors are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
Responsibilities
- Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice.
- Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics.
- Partners with the patient and significant others using appropriate methods for setting and purpose.
- Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care.
- Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a fiscally responsible manner.
- Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, and population specific education.
- Serves as a preceptor and/or mentor for other professional nurses.
- Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing.
- Participates in the development of protocols and procedures.
- Plans, organizes, and facilitates staff to provide patient care.
- Maintains appropriate staffing and supply par levels to achieve practice goals.
- Supports and applies a working knowledge of WellStar Health Systems Standard and Department Policies and Procedures.
Requirements
- Associates Nursing required; Bachelor's Nursing preferred.
- Current/active license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia upon hire.
- Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse required.
- Ability to implement national nursing standards.
- Knowledge of health care and medical procedures.
- Interpersonal/human relations skills.
- Attentiveness to detail.
- Ability to manage time efficiently.
- Basic computer skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Specific experience in a practice specialty preferred.
Benefits
- Support to do more meaningful work.
- Enjoy a more rewarding life.
- Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia.
