Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Lafayette, LA
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals

The Unit Supervisor supervises and coordinates activities of nursing personnel in patient care units, participates in planning work of assigned units and coordinates activities with other patient care units and related departments. Ensures that patients' needs are met and evaluates unit nursing care and performance. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. Creativity is expected to perform job. Leads and directs the work of others.

  • Assists in the effective hiring and training process for department staff.
  • Assigns and monitors staff work and work schedules according to department policy.
  • Maintains appropriate data on employee attendance for payroll/ATM.
  • Maintains appropriate data on employee performance for counseling and performance review.
  • Addresses employee behavioral issues timely and effectively.
  • Demonstrates ability to coach and mentor staff.
  • Participates in or completes performance review process in a timely and effective manner.
  • Facilitates patient throughput in the admission/discharge/transfer process.
  • Serves as a clinical resource to staff.
  • Coordinates and communicates critical information related to risk issues, guest service issues or other need to know information with administration, risk management, medical management, medical staff, and patient advocates.
  • Performs psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrates changing data.
  • Formulates a plan of care based on trends of similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning.
  • Responds to changes in patient's needs and provides holistic care using independent clinical judgement based on knowledge drawn from education and experience.
  • Adapts planned educational programs and information to individual patients and family by modifying teaching strategies or content.
  • Ensures efficiency in the delivery of care: determines immediate priorities and offers solution for problems.
  • Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflict.
  • Identifies variances from expected outcomes.
  • Evaluates patient outcomes and makes revisions in the plan of care.
  • Documents all patient care activities as per documentation standards.
  • Consistently communicates/collaborates with the health care team members, patients and families to maximize patient outcomes.
  • Appropriately delegates patient care activities to other health care team members.
  • Maintains knowledge regarding unit initiatives and incorporates the outcomes of the team/ committees work into practice.
  • Participates on unit teams, work groups and/ or committees.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
  • Ensures quality improvement initiatives are followed by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.
  • Incorporates evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice to enhance outcomes.
  • 18 months in previous charge supervisory experience required.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills.
  • Current Louisiana RN license (with no restrictions); BLS HCP, ACLS and CCRN within 6 months.
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