Supervisor - Nursing - Progressive Care Unit
About The Position
The Supervisor - Nursing for the Progressive Care Unit supervises, assesses, plans, coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates patient care and staff development. The role determines and maintains unit or program needs and standards using the nursing process and evidence-based information, and incorporates the organization’s vision, values, mission, and critical goals into job performance. The supervisor assists the Clinical Director in managing the unit’s staff and patient population, provides direct patient care as needed, and collaborates with physicians in executing the medical plan of care. The position oversees staff and patient care, including hiring and onboarding, performance evaluation and management, coaching, and employee development. It supports clinical quality, policy compliance, department financial stewardship and budget integrity, staff and patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, and a healthy work environment. The supervisor directs staff in applying the nursing process and coordinates patient care while promoting independent functioning among employees. Registered nurses with direct responsibility for stroke patients must know stroke symptoms and warning signs; protocols and pathways for identifying, evaluating, and managing stroke patients; NIHSS; Stroke Alert activation and protocol; stroke quality indicators; available patient education materials and community resources; educational requirements; and Stroke Center website resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN or BScN) from an accredited NLN/CCNE institution.
- Legally licensed to work as a registered nurse in Arizona.
- Two years of registered nurse experience required.
- Current Arizona nursing license or compact-state licensure upon hire; Arizona licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Training Course certification upon hire.
- Obtain certification in the respective area of expertise within one year of hire or promotion date for Magnet standards.
- Staff with direct responsibility for stroke patients must meet stroke-specific education requirements and have knowledge of stroke symptoms, protocols, NIHSS, Stroke Alert procedures, quality indicators, education resources, and related requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of registered nurse experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee staff and ensure adequate patient care, including hiring and onboarding, evaluating and managing performance, coaching, and developing employees.
- Establish or contribute to patient care plans; administer medications and therapies; manage intravenous lines; observe patients and document observations; and consult with physicians and other healthcare clinicians.
- Ensure compliance with policies and maintain financial stewardship and accountability for department budget development and maintenance.
- Serve as a resource to staff, patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and visitors to improve patient experience and clinical outcomes and promote a healthy work environment.
- Teach patients and families about illness or injury management, post-treatment and home care, diet, nutrition, exercise, and self-administration of medication and therapy.
- Facilitate interdepartmental and intradepartmental collaboration and communication and promote problem solving.
- Participate in policy revisions, applicable committees, and the creation, implementation, and follow-up of unit goals and action plans.
- Support recruitment and retention through role modeling, fostering peer relationships, staff education, and participation in preceptor or mentor programs.
- Coordinate educational and professional activities based on department and unit needs.
- Round regularly with physicians, patients, and families to facilitate quality practice and improve the patient experience.
- Use the nursing process and evidence-based practice to provide care and evaluate patient care plans.
- Initiate and support quality improvement initiatives and use resources effectively and efficiently.
- Direct staff in applying the nursing process; provide direction, coordinate patient care, and promote and enhance employees’ independent functioning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available up to $10,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
