Supervisor, RN, Full-time, Day Shift

Adventist Health•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Supervisor, RN schedules, leads, and coordinates the daily activities of a defined unit on an assigned shift. The role oversees safe, high-quality nursing care and regulatory compliance while serving as a resource, role model, mentor, and change agent for staff. It directs nurses and support staff, coordinates services with other patient care units to support patient flow, and provides specialty nursing services and patient care as appropriate. The supervisor also assists the department Manager in achieving unit and organizational goals. This position collaborates with the care team to address patient and family needs throughout the continuum of care, advocates for patients, supports staff decision-making and prioritization, and addresses concerns with a focus on solutions. It maintains oversight of the unit and patient conditions, manages staffing and scheduling, supports staff development, evaluates care and performance, and monitors compliance with hospital and regulatory standards. Adventist Health White Memorial is a 353-bed hospital in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, with medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care, and other services. The organization requires associates to receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice.
Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree.
Five years' technical experience.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
Clinical specialty and/or nursing administration certification.

Responsibilities

Schedule, lead, and coordinate the daily activities of a defined unit on an assigned shift.
Oversee the delivery of safe, quality nursing care and regulatory compliance.
Direct and oversee nurses and support staff, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations, policies, nursing protocols, and procedures.
Coordinate services with other patient care units to support patient flow and provide specialty nursing services and patient care as appropriate.
Assist the department Manager in accomplishing unit and organizational goals.
Collaborate with the care team to meet patient and family needs throughout the continuum of care and act as a patient advocate.
Coordinate nursing care with other healthcare disciplines and help integrate services across the continuum of care.
Consult with staff about decisions, care plans, patient education, hospital policies and procedures, and prioritization.
Address concerns raised by patients, families, physicians, staff, and other team members, seeking solutions and mutually desirable outcomes.
Maintain continuous oversight of the unit and patient conditions through rounds and discussions with nurses and physicians.
Participate in hiring, promotion, and discipline of employees.
Assume responsibility for personnel staffing and scheduling, and complete performance evaluations for shift employees.
Contribute to staff professional growth and development through education.
Prioritize patient care needs and staffing assignments, adjusting them as needed to maintain patient safety and assigning work based on nurse competency and experience.
Provide clinical direction to staff and evaluate the level of care provided by unit nursing staff.
Conduct rounds and audits to ensure compliance with required standards, communicate findings to the Nurse Manager, and collaborate on corrective actions.
Provide administrative support to the Nurse Manager.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.