Supervisor Nursing

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Pocono Township, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care services under a physician’s plan of care and in accordance with policies, procedures, professional standards, and regulatory requirements. Assists in coordinating hospital and patient care activities to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, and other health care personnel. Identifies actual or potential problems affecting the smooth operation of a hospital department and takes appropriate corrective action. Guides and supports staff in providing effective patient care according to professional standards and practice, facilitates resource utilization that supports patient-centered care, and collaborates with patient logistics on patient placement as needed. This is an onsite, day-shift position at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono. The posted schedule is 0700–1930, with a weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

Specialized Diploma in Nursing.
Four years of experience as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital setting.
Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
Knowledge of rules and regulations applicable to the practice of nursing.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of patient rights and laws relating to those rights, such as HIPAA.
Strong clinical data analytic skills for measuring healthcare processes and outcomes.
Pennsylvania state Registered Nurse license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Successful completion of a cardiac arrhythmia interpretation course or a passing score on the challenge exam.
For external hires, a passing score on the basic proficiency in medication administration exam.

Responsibilities

Manage daily activities to ensure effective operations and communications and departmental compliance with regulatory bodies.
Supervise, monitor, and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of patient care, including in-home evaluations of field staff when appropriate.
Review and monitor the appropriateness of nursing care plans and direct staff to modify plans.
Coordinate and participate in on-call responsibilities while maintaining confidentiality of patient and proprietary information.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and participate in office-specific continuing education and orientation programs.
Identify opportunities for improvement and communicate them to managers and administration.
Participate as a member of, or direct, the professional advisory committee, infection prevention, and process improvement teams, including conducting chart audits.
Create a caring, welcoming, and nurturing environment for new employees in keeping with the organization’s mission and values.
Use appropriate intervention behaviors and communication styles to serve effectively as a liaison and resource.
Maintain open communication by listening, providing regular feedback, and involving employees in implementation processes.
Provide direct and indirect patient care under a physician’s plan of care and applicable standards and procedures.
Help coordinate hospital and patient care activities to provide a safe environment.
Identify operational problems and take appropriate corrective action.
Collaborate with patient logistics on patient placement as needed.