Supervising Nurse

Lewis County General Hospital•Lowville, NY

6d•$48 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

This is important work involving responsibility for maintaining high standards of professional nursing services in the management of a department, group of wards or entire hospital with special emphasis on the supervision, instruction and coordination of a number of nursing personnel. The work is performed under general supervision with wide latitude allowed for instructing, planning and making assignments to subordinates.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of professional nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices and skill in their application;
Good knowledge of clinical division management, ward management and hospital supply distribution practices;
Good knowledge of material medica, hospital dietetics, sanitation and personal hygiene;
Ability to supervise the administration of therapeutic measures prescribed;
Ability to secure the cooperation of others;
Ability to plan and supervise the work of others;
Ability to understand and carry out technical, oral and written instructions;
Good observation;
Mental alertness;
Thoroughness;
Cheerfulness;
Patience;
Emotional stability;
Sympathetic attitude toward the sick;
Good address;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and two years of experience in professional nursing activities, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory position; or
Graduation from an accredited three-year school of professional nursing and three years of experience in professional nursing activities, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory position; or
Graduation from an accredited two-year school of professional nursing and four years of experience in professional nursing activities, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory position; or
An equivalent combination of training and experience as outlined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C).
Eligibility for a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse. Possession of the license at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with medical staff in the care and treatment of patients;
Supervises the preparation of and submits descriptive medical and statistical reports, records and data;
Instructs and assists Head, Registered Professional and Licensed Practical Nurses and auxiliary nursing personnel on nursing problems, clinical techniques, ward management and related activities;
Coordinates the services rendered by other departments in the interest of effective management and patient welfare;
Supervises the activities of and instructs professional subordinates on aseptic, surgical, obstetrical and isolation techniques in a clinical division;
Schedules operations and supervises the activities of operating teams, labor and delivery services;
Performs a variety of personnel management, clinical department and ward management and supply distribution activities;
Assists in the formulation and execution of policies and procedures;
Promotes and maintains good relationships with patients and their relatives and friends;
Prepares a variety of records and reports.