RN Supervisor Free Standing ER Paradise Valley Nights

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Supervisor oversees patient care and staff development for the unit, maintaining unit or program needs and standards through the nursing process and evidence-based information. The role supports the Clinical Director in managing assigned staff and the patient population, provides direct patient care according to unit needs, and collaborates with physicians to execute medical plans of care. The supervisor is accountable for incorporating the organization’s vision, values, mission, and goals into job performance. The role includes overseeing staff and ensuring adequate patient care; supporting hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, and employee development; and maintaining compliance with policies and financial stewardship, including department budget development and maintenance. The supervisor serves as a resource to staff, patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and visitors, and helps promote a positive patient experience, strong clinical outcomes, and a healthy work environment. The RN Supervisor contributes to staff recruitment and retention, education, professional development, collaboration, policy revisions, committees, and unit goals. The position regularly rounds with physicians, patients, and families; uses nursing and evidence-based practice to deliver care and evaluate plans of care; and initiates quality improvement efforts. Direct patient-care duties may include medication administration, IV care, treatments, patient observation and documentation, and consultation with physicians and other clinicians. Staff with direct responsibility for stroke patients must have knowledge of stroke symptoms, protocols, NIHSS, stroke alerts, quality indicators, patient education resources, and related educational requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN or BScN) from an accredited NLN/CCNE institution.
Legally licensed to work as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona.
Two years of registered nurse experience required.
Prior ER RN experience required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Training Course certification required.
Must obtain certification in the respective area of expertise within one year of hire or promotion date for Magnet standards.
Registered Nurse state licensure or compact state licensure required.
Staff with direct responsibility for stroke patients must meet the specified stroke-related education requirements and have knowledge of stroke symptoms, protocols and pathways, NIHSS, stroke alert activation, quality indicators, education materials, and resources.

Nice To Haves

Three years of registered nurse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises, assesses, plans, coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates patient care and staff development; maintains unit or program needs and standards.
Assists the Clinical Director in managing assigned staff and the patient population.
Provides direct patient care according to unit needs and collaborates with physicians in executing medical plans of care.
Oversees staff and ensures adequate patient care, including hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation and management, coaching, and employee development.
Establishes or contributes to patient care plans; administers medications and therapies, manages IV lines, observes and documents patient status, and consults with physicians and other clinicians.
Ensures policy compliance and financial stewardship, including accountability for department budget development and maintenance.
Serves as a resource to staff, patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and visitors to improve patient experience, clinical outcomes, and the work environment.
Teaches patients and families about illness or injury management, post-treatment and home care, diet, nutrition, exercise, and self-administration of medications and therapies.
Facilitates interdepartmental and intradepartmental collaboration and communication, and promotes problem solving.
Participates in policy revisions, applicable committees, and creation, implementation, and follow-up of unit goals and action plans.
Supports recruitment and retention through role modeling, peer relationships, staff education, and preceptor or mentor programs.
Coordinates educational and professional activities based on department or unit needs.
Rounds with physicians, patients, and families to facilitate quality practice and improve patient experience.
Uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to provide care and evaluate patient care plans.
Initiates and supports quality improvement initiatives and uses resources effectively and efficiently.
Directs staff in applying the nursing process, coordinates patient care, and promotes independent functioning among employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.