Supervisor Hospital Ludington

Corewell Health • Ludington, MI

17h • Onsite

About The Position

An integral part of the care leadership team, the Hospital Supervisor has responsibility for coordination and delivery of clinical services activities on their assigned shift. In the absence of the department or facility leadership, the supervisor is responsible for appropriate use of staff, staffing levels, immediate problem solving, management decision making, and maintaining a safe environment by ensuring adherence to safety regulations, policies and procedures. This role provides clinical support and leadership for high-risk patients or unusual situations, and is accountable for patient census, observation status, and appropriate bed utilization. The supervisor communicates with patients, families, and the public to promote positive relations, diffuse problems, and address concerns, consulting with the Administrator on Call as appropriate. They provide supervision and leadership to hospital staff in collaboration with unit/department level leaders, facilitating positive change, quality care, and appropriate use of resources in a cost-effective and efficient manner. The position requires demonstration of critical thinking, problem resolution, and mentoring/education of staff. CHGR Hospital Supervisors are required to obtain their nursing administration or professional/specialty certification within 12 months of assuming the role, or within 12 months of achieving eligibility to sit for the exam if not eligible upon hire. Essential functions include coordinating the implementation of the overall plan for resource utilization and appropriate admissions/discharges/transfers to maximize resources, continuity of care, and budgetary control. The supervisor communicates and collaborates with various stakeholders regarding patient, staff, and quality care issues, acting as a facilitator or problem-solver in complex situations. They use census and acuity programs to ensure adequate staffing levels, maintain fiscal responsibility, and act as an informational resource for hospital policies, risk management, patient safety, and advocacy. The role involves facilitating change, ensuring communication to key leadership, providing supervision and support to in-house staff, communicating performance issues, rounding throughout the facility, and maintaining awareness of high-risk patients/situations. They also facilitate communication of concerns through the Help Chain of Command, act as a resource for ethical issues, formulate decisions based on ethical principles, advocate for privacy, and activate contingency plans in collaboration with leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN) upon hire at Grand Rapids Hospitals.
• Nursing (BSN) upon hire for those who start in this role on or before January 31, 2017 at United.
• BSN within 4 years for those who start in this role on or after December 1, 2021 at Lakeland.
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN) must be obtained within 4 years for those who start in this role on or after February 1, 2017 at Big Rapids, Gerber, Ludington, Pennock, Reed City, United, Zeeland.
• Nursing (BSN) must be obtained within 5 years for those who start in this role on or before January 31, 2017 at Big Rapids, Gerber, Ludington, Pennock, Reed City, Zeeland.
• 2 years of relevant experience related nursing experience.
• 2 years of relevant experience recent relevant leadership (i.e., Charge Nurse, Shared Leadership position, Magnet Champion, QSO) (based on Spectrum Health entity).
• LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required.
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required.
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association except HDVCH or if assigned to specific unit 180 Days required.
• CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association HDVCH, Big Rapids, Gerber Memorial, Ludington, Pennock, Reed City, United, Zeeland, St Joseph, Niles and Watervliet hospitals; except HDVCH, Niles and SJ Birthplace 180 Days required.
• CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA American Heart Association HDVCH, Big Rapids, Gerber Memorial, Ludington, Pennock, Reed City, United, Zeeland, St Joseph, Niles and Watervliet hospitals. 180 Days required.
• CRT-Specialty Certification - UNKNOWN Unknown Grand Rapids Hospitals - Refer to job summary for details 1 Year required.
• CRT-NIH Stroke Certification - NIHSS National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Gerber, Grand Rapids Adult, Pennock, United, Zeeland. St. Joseph, Niles and Watervliet Hospital, except Niles and St Joseph BirthPlace 90 Days required.
• CHGR Hospital Supervisors are REQUIRED to obtain their nursing administration or professional/specialty certification within 12 months of assuming the role, or within 12 months of achieving eligibility to sit for the exam if not eligible upon hire in to the role.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree MS, MSN, MBS, MM, MHA, MPH or other related.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and delivery of clinical services activities on their assigned shift.
• Responsible for appropriate use of staff, staffing levels, immediate problem solving, management decision making and maintaining a safe environment by ensuring adherence to safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Provides clinical support / leadership for high risk patients or unusual situations.
• Accountable for patient census, observation status and appropriate bed utilization.
• Communicates with patients, families and the public in order to promote positive relations, diffuse problems and address patient/family concerns/issues; consults with Administrator on Call as appropriate.
• Provides supervision and leadership to hospital staff in collaboration with unit/department level leaders.
• Facilitates positive change, quality care and appropriate use of resources in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem resolution, mentoring/education of staff.
• Coordinates the implementation of the overall plan for the utilization of resources and appropriate admissions / discharges / transfers in order to maximize available resources, continuity of care and unit budgetary control.
• Communicates and collaborates with patients/families, all staff, levels of management, physicians, and units and departments regarding patient, staff and quality care issues.
• Acts as facilitator or active problem-solver in complex situations as warranted.
• Uses census and acuity program to ensure adequate staffing levels (as determined by appropriate leadership) in the hospital on all units/departments; adjusts staffing appropriately following established procedures.
• Maintains fiscal responsibility in managing department needs and reports unusual - unexpected occurrences to the director, administrator on call, Risk Management, etc.
• Acts as an informational resource to the health care team in matters of interpretation of Hospital policies/procedures/ protocols, risk management, patient safety, patient advocacy, management and other related areas.
• Facilitates/supports the change process.
• Ensures key leadership is communicated to appropriately.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills, problem resolution abilities, mentoring/education of staff.
• Provides supervision, direction and support to all in-house staff to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of services.
• Communicates performance issues and concerns to unit/department leadership and follows through with in-the-moment opportunities for performance enhancement.
• Rounds throughout the facility maintaining knowledge of organizational information and changes.
• Maintains an awareness of high risk patients/situations and serves as a clinical resource to support the care.
• Facilitates communication of concerns through the Help Chain of Command, and follows up to assure that clinical concerns have been addressed.
• Acts as resource for staff to identify and address ethical issues within nursing and assigned area.
• Formulates decisions and actions based on ethical principles, using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide practice.
• Advocates for privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, staff and organization data.
• Activates contingency plans (such as Disaster, patient placement with census fluctuations, etc.) in collaboration with the Director, Chief Nursing Officer and the Administrator on call.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level