RN Supervisor Free Standing ER Paradise Valley Days
About The Position
The RN Supervisor oversees and supports patient care and staff development for the Complete Care – Paradise Valley department. The role assists the Clinical Director in managing assigned staff and the patient population, establishes and maintains unit standards, and provides direct patient care as needed. The supervisor collaborates with physicians to carry out medical plans of care and incorporates the organization’s vision, values, mission, and goals into daily work. The role includes staff leadership and development, patient and family education, department coordination, policy and quality-improvement work, and support for a positive and effective care environment. RN staff with direct responsibility for stroke patients must have the specified knowledge of stroke symptoms, protocols, NIHSS, stroke alerts, quality indicators, education resources, and related 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.
- At least 2 years of registered nurse experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Training Course.
- Obtain certification in the respective area of expertise within 1 year of hire or promotion date for magnet standards.
- For staff with direct responsibility for stroke patients: knowledge of stroke symptoms and warning signs, identification and management protocols and pathways, NIHSS, Stroke Alert activation and protocol, stroke quality indicators, patient education materials and community resources, educational requirements, and Stroke Center website resources.
Nice To Haves
- Prior emergency room RN experience.
- 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 and provide direct nursing care, including medication administration, IV line management, treatments, patient observation, and consultation with physicians and other clinicians.
- Ensure compliance with policies and maintain financial stewardship, including accountability for department budget development and maintenance.
- 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.
- Educate patients and families about illness or injury management, post-treatment and home care, diet, nutrition, exercise, and medication or therapy self-administration.
- Facilitate interdepartmental and intradepartmental collaboration, communication, and problem solving.
- Participate in department policy revisions, committees, and the creation, implementation, and follow-up of unit goals and action plans.
- Support recruitment and retention through role modeling, fostering 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 support 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.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for eligible candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
