Supervisor Nursing

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA

25d•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, organizational policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements. Helps coordinate hospital and patient-care activities to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, and other health care personnel. Identifies actual or potential operational problems and takes appropriate corrective action. Guides and supports staff in delivering effective 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. The role manages daily departmental activities, monitors care quality and appropriateness, supports staff education and orientation, and contributes to improvement initiatives. It includes on-call responsibilities and may involve in-home evaluations of field staff when appropriate.

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 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 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 nursing care plans and direct staff to modify them 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 improvement opportunities 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.
Collaborate with patient logistics on patient placement as needed.
Take appropriate corrective action to address actual or potential problems affecting department operations.