RN Supervisor Free Standing ER Prasada Nights

HonorHealth•Surprise, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Supervisor oversees and supports patient care and staff development for a free-standing emergency room. This is a working supervisor role that includes taking patient assignments and managing shift escalations. The supervisor assists the Clinical Director with managing assigned staff and the patient population, and provides direct nursing care according to unit needs while collaborating with physicians on medical plans of care. The role uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to assess, plan, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate patient care. It also supports unit standards and needs, employee performance and development, quality improvement, financial stewardship, and compliance with organizational policies. Nurses with direct responsibility for stroke patients must know stroke warning signs, evaluation and management protocols, NIHSS, Stroke Alert procedures, quality indicators, patient education resources, and applicable 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 Arizona.
At least 2 years of registered nurse experience.
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 certification upon hire.
Obtain certification in the respective area of expertise within 1 year of hire or promotion date for magnet standards.
For staff directly responsible for stroke patient care, meet the stroke-specific education requirements referenced in the job posting addendum.

Nice To Haves

Prior ER RN experience is preferred.
3 years of registered nurse experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee staff and ensure adequate patient care, including hiring and onboarding, performance evaluation and management, coaching, and employee development.
Establish or contribute to patient care plans; administer medications and treatments; manage intravenous lines; observe patients and record observations; and consult with physicians and other clinicians.
Provide direct patient care according to the needs of the unit and collaborate with physicians in executing medical plans of care.
Ensure compliance with policies and maintain financial stewardship and accountability for the department budget.
Serve as a resource to staff, patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and visitors to improve patient experience and clinical outcomes and promote a healthy work environment.
Teach patients and families about illness or injury management, 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 policy revisions, applicable committees, and the creation, implementation, and follow-up of unit goals and action plans.
Support recruitment and retention through positive role modeling, peer relationships, staff education, and participation in preceptor or mentor programs.
Coordinate educational and professional activities according to 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 care and evaluate patient 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 independent functioning among employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.