RN Shift Unit Supervisor (SUS) | Acute Care Unit (ACU)

Logan Health Medical Center•Kalispell, MT

About The Position

This position is a Registered Nurse (RN) who assumes a visible leadership role and is responsible for overseeing patient care and administrative activities in their respective units and care delivery. This position oversees day to day assigned unit operations. This position will continually evaluate quality and effectiveness of patient care, clinical judgment, productivity, staffing, and education. Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Requirements

Current Montana RN License or a multi state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required.
Current Healthcare Provider CPR.
Minimum of one (1) year current unit specific experience.
Whereas this position covers multiple areas, the experience must be in the unit of higher acuity.
Possess medical/clinical knowledge and technical skills for respective department(s)/unit(s).
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree preferred.
Previous Charge Nurse or Supervisor experience preferred.
National Certification in unit specific preferred.
To be eligible for the S.A.N.E Coordinator portion of the position: Previous S.A.N.E coordinator experience preferred.
National SANE-A and SANE-P certifications required.
National Certification in unit specific preferred.

Responsibilities

Assumes a visible leadership role and is responsible for overseeing patient care and administrative activities in their respective units and care delivery.
Oversees day to day unit operations as applicable to assigned area(s).
Conducts annual performance appraisals according to HR guidelines.
Provides regular, scheduled feedback to employees regarding performance.
In partnership with leadership, contributes to hiring, corrective action and termination decisions.
Evaluates quality and effectiveness of patient care, clinical judgment, interpersonal, and communication skills of assigned unit.
Promotes staffing compliance and ensures safe staffing assignments.
Monitors staffing to achieve productivity and budget standards.
Performs within the scope and standards of practice for Registered Professional Nurses in the state (as set forth by the current State Board of Nursing regulations, the American Nurses Association, and professional organizations specific to specialty to guide practice and standards within the work place).
Develops, revises and ensures compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and professional practice acts as applicable to assigned area(s).
Serves as a role model by providing leadership expertise, and serves as a clinical and administrative resource to others.
Provides coaching and development opportunities for assigned staff as applicable to assigned area(s).
Serves as an advocate for the professional nursing practice and supports the work of the unit based council.
Works in conjunction with the unit leadership to advance the practice of nursing and the delivery of care in a coordinated, supportive way.
Provides daily oversight of staff and patient care as applicable to assigned area(s) to include, but not limited to:
Coordinates delivery of patient care in a professional manner in compliance with hospital and nursing policies and procedures.
Determines patient assignments and delegates’ duties according to appropriate patient acuity and skill mix of staff.
Coordinates the staffing requirements with unit leader and staffing office based on patient acuity, productivity and policy guidelines.
Communicates with staff to provide immediate feedback to correct deviations.
Communicates with the unit leader and documents any unusual events that occur during shift. To include, but not limited to; exceptional teamwork and professionalism, accidents, injuries, safety issues, deviations from appropriate patient care, breaches in professionalism, staffing abnormalities and special circumstances and variance from policy and procedure.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.