Supervisor Nursing

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Pocono Township, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care services under a physician's plan of care and in accordance with state professional standards, policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements. Assists in coordinating hospital and patient care activities to promote a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, and other health care personnel. Identifies actual or potential problems affecting department operations and takes appropriate corrective action. Guides and supports staff in delivering 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 position at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono. The work schedule is 1900–0730a with weekend and holiday rotation, on the night shift.

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 nursing practice.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of patient rights and laws relating to those rights, such as HIPAA.
Strong clinical data analytics skills for measuring healthcare processes and outcomes.
Pennsylvania State Licensed Registered Nurse (RN).

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 maintain 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 as needed.
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 in 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 using 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.