Nurse House Supervisor

Employment Type:Full time
Shift:12 Hour Day Shift
Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

D irectly supervises one or more colleagues; assists manager with managerial responsibilities including scheduling, interviewing, hiring, coaching and counseling, evaluations; has multiple shift responsibilities . The RN Supervisor may also work as a RN who provides and directs safe, effective and culturally competent care for high risk , critically acute patients with actual or potential life‑threatening conditions . Through evidence-based practice, the RN utilizes critical thinking to assess, plan,implementing and evaluating the patient's care plan in coordination with the physician.

S upervises and coordinates care provided to patients by the LPN, Patient Care Assistants and other nursing team members. F acilitates communication with physicians, patient and family, other departments and/or team members. Adheres to Mercy One's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Mercy One .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops and maintains departmental staffing plan for all departments supervised, detailing appropriate employee classifications and qualifications consistent with the department's operational plan, projected volumes, patient/ acuity and other relevant indicators.

Participates in human resource planning providing recommendations for staffing, proactive recruitment and long-term needs. Assures compliance with staffing plan.

Manages daily unit/department operations, unit/department personnel, and interdepartmental activities.

Provides orientation/education for staff and students to ensure assigned patients have a positive care experience.

Monitors and reviews staff performance, completes annual performance appraisals, and handles disciplinary action when warranted .

Directs staff in the delivery of safe and effective patient care.

Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning,implementing and evaluating the patient's care plan in coordination with the physician.

Provides input on interviewing and hiring of personnel for the department .

Completes requisitions as needed for staff replacements, and other Workday maintenance tasks .

Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for employees' files and patients' records.

Administers all policies and procedures that guide and support the assigned services. These include, but are not limited to, JC requirements, safety, federal and state regulations, regulatory standards, etc

Serves as a resource, mentor, and role model in delivering patient care using a team approach.

Facilitates communication between patient/family, physicians and other caregivers to achieve consensus for the plan of care. Consults with the Ethics Committee as appropriate .

Understands employee competency documentation requirements.

Leads and promotes evidence-based practice and research among unit leaders and staff.

Ensures evidence-based practices are in place.

Leads quality improvement activities including performance improvement processes to facilitate clinical practice changes.

Promotes best practice implementation on unit.

Plans unit and nursing resource utilization based on established admission, discharge and transfer criteria, initiating appropriate intervention and collaboration to optimize patient care and unit/department operations.

Identifies and communicates staff needs for continuing education to the Manager.

Serves as a resource or “Super User” for documentation in the electronic medical record.

Leads or participates in interdisciplinary patient rounds and care conferences, management rounding to patients and staff, and Rounding to Influence (Safety First).

Reviews timecards.

Leads or delegates daily huddles and maintains huddle boards.

Assists nursing and interdisciplinary team in patient/family education and discharge planning .

Assumes 24-hour accountability during periods when the manager is on vacation or leave of absence.

Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.

Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.

Maintains…