Supervisor Nursing Unit ED 1100 - 2300

Arkansas Children's Hospital • Springdale, AR

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About The Position

The Supervisor Nursing Unit provides direct patient care, leadership support and administrative support coverage for the department Manager. Maintains effective communication between Manager, staff and patients. Coordinates daily work flow of the department by prioritizing and delegating workload in an impartial and consistent manner. Serves as point of contact for staff and physicians when Manager is not present. Supervisor Nursing Unit maintains continuity for clinical, administrative, and human resource activities. Assists and serves as an information resource to department staff. Performs staff functions and serves as the lead when needed which may include indirect responsibility for human resource management, when Manager has delegated.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma from a national accredited nursing school program.
• 3 years of nursing experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license - Arkansas or Compact State.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Certification specific to patient population.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a competent level of understanding and application of the AC Model of Patient and Family-Centered care.
• Consistently provides safe and effective nursing care at a competent level.
• Competently assess patients and provide developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive care.
• Analyzes information to identify problems and outcomes, evaluates variations and patterns in patient/family data.
• Provides individualized patient and family education at competent levels.
• Advances evidence-based nursing practice using best available evidence.
• Exemplifies and supports the AC Professional Practice Model.
• Actively participates in the improvement of patient care, nursing practice and the work environment.
• Accountable for the quality of patient care by initiating advocacy actions for patients.
• Participates in councils, committees, taskforces and hospital initiatives.
• Competently mentors, coaches, and teaches healthcare professionals and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees