Nursing Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

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.