Supervisor Nursing

Schuylkill•Allentown, PA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care under a physician’s plan of care and in accordance with professional standards, organizational policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. Coordinates hospital and patient-care activities to support a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, and other healthcare personnel. Identifies operational problems and takes appropriate corrective action. Guides and supports staff in delivering effective, standards-based patient care and facilitates resource utilization that supports patient-centered care. Collaborates with patient logistics on patient placement as needed. The Supervisor Nursing manages daily department activities, supervises and evaluates the quality and effectiveness of patient care, monitors nursing care plans, supports staff development and orientation, and participates in on-call responsibilities. The role also contributes to regulatory compliance, process improvement, infection prevention, chart audits, and communication with employees and leadership. The position is onsite at 2024 Lehigh Street in Allentown and works an evening shift, Monday through Friday, with variable hours, holiday rotation, and possible weekend coverage as needed.

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 related to those rights, such as HIPAA.
Strong clinical data analytic skills for measuring healthcare processes and outcomes.
Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.
Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds; frequent sitting and standing, frequent keyboard use, and role-related patient-care activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR may be required.

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 department 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 that reflects 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.
Coordinate hospital and patient-care activities to help provide a safe environment.
Identify actual or potential operational problems and take appropriate corrective action.
Facilitate resource utilization that supports patient-centered care and collaborate with patient logistics on patient placement as needed.