Peds Inpatient - Supervisor

Job Details

Job Location:

Idaho Falls Community Hospital - Idaho Falls,

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: Registered Nurse

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Category:
Health Care

The Pediatric Supervisor/Administrative ensures that the nursing operations are smooth and effective within the pediatric department. They provide administrative support for the nursing manager and for the nursing department as a whole. They help oversee daily operations of the unit and ensure proper care is provided for all patients. Specific day-to-day tasks may include assisting with patient care, relaying information to doctors, communicating with various health care professionals, providing information about care and treatment to patients, assisting nursing staff with various problems, and resolving patient complaints.

Additionally, the supervisor plays a crucial role in training and educating the nursing staff, which typically includes performing orientations, coordinating regular staff training, conducting staff meetings, and identifying areas for training in conjunction with the pediatric educator/CTL. It also consists of meeting with administrators and staff educators, gathering staff feedback, and coordinating internships and preceptorships. This job also includes human resource management, as supervisors are often involved in recruiting and hiring nursing staff;

they also play a large part in retaining high-quality staff through effective management. They help address staff issues or concerns, identify and help resolve interpersonal conflicts among staff, and address behavioral problems among individual employees.

• Coordinate clinical staff requirements and ensure that all staff are current in their licensure and education.
• Coordinate clinical requirements with staff regarding equipment and supplies.
• Collaborate with the manager frequently regarding problem solving/issue resolution and process improvement that will impact unit performance and workflow.
• Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team and other departments to resolve issues and improve workflow processes throughout the department and ensure safe patient care.
• Participate and collaborate in the interview process for new applicants.
• Have the ability to work with, mentor, and coach new staff to help them progress in their career and professional development.
• Demonstrates expertise in the teaching/learning process to improve clinical practice and system processes.
• Assumes direct responsibility for orienting new clinical personnel, can create and conduct educational skills labs/teaching sessions.
• Will provide bedside education to staff.
• Plans and conducts orientation programs for all levels of clinical personnel related to the pediatric patient.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital

Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program. Current, unencumbered RN licensure in the state of Idaho. Current BLS, PALS, and ACLS is required. CPN certification is recommended.

Experience: Requires 2 years of hospital based acute care experience on an inpatient pediatric unit or similar and a minimum of 1 year leadership or management experience. It is at the manager’s discretion to determine eligibility for those interested in this position who may be exceptional performers but do not hold the required experience.