Nursing Supervisor

This is a middle management position for supervisory coverage of the Nursing Department, other patient care areas, and the hospital in general. The Nursing Supervisor possesses knowledge of hospital and nursing policies and procedures, allowing independent judgment in their interpretation.

The Nursing Supervisor duties include provision of managerial and clinical links between the nurse leaders and department direction in their absence. Additionally, this position includes staffing patient assignments and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient care standards are met.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Visits all nursing areas to assess the need for additional resources or support and to assist Charge Nurses in problem solving.

Responds to Code Blues, acts as the coordinator, maintains the record, and assists with the transfer of the patient.

Investigates patient, family, and physician concerns regarding the care delivered to patients and initiates corrective action as appropriate.

Serves as a support and facilitator with families, nursing personnel, and physicians to ensure that expiration procedures are handled appropriately.

Communicates with the funeral home and other agencies in the community as necessary to expeditiously complete final arrangements of expirations.

Assists with the coordination of patient transfers to and from other hospitals.

Assists and advises in the appropriate placement of admissions and transfers of patients as indicated by patient needs, acuity, staff, and staff supervision requirements.

Acts as an advocate of the patient following the guidelines found in the Patient Bill of Rights.

Assists the Staffing Coordinator in the procurement and allocation of professional and ancillary nursing personnel based on patient needs, patient acuity, availability, and competency level of staff.

Reallocates nursing personnel as necessary due to emergencies and other unusual situations.

Assists the Charge Nurse in meeting the objectives and standards established for the individual nursing units and provides pertinent feedback regarding the same.

Acts as a liaison between nursing personnel and other ancillary departments to promote an effective and efficient working environment and to provide patient care.

Communicates information in an accurate and timely manner to appropriate individuals, assuring thorough investigation of issues and occurrences prior to reporting.

Ensures that incident reports are appropriately completed for any happening or unusual occurrence that is not consistent with the accepted standard of care or routine operating procedure.

Reports significant incidents and problems to the administrator-on-call and CNO, such as:

Unusual patient or family problems or concerns.

Borrowing or lending of major equipment.

Major damage or utility outages.

Security problems.

Public relations or media events.

Fire.

Disaster.

Bomb threats.

Matters of legal importance.

Calls received from the Health Department, AHCA, or any other regulatory body.

Safety issues.

Contacts the respective Chief of Service for medical matters pertaining to the inability to locate attending physicians or other situations which may be beyond the capability of available hospital personnel.

Participates in change of report to communicate patient events, equipment and personnel problems, as well as any other situation that should be communicated to the next shift.

Demonstrates safe and correct use of restraints as per policy.

Participates in the department quality assurance/quality improvement program as directed.

Adheres to department and hospital risk management standards according to established policies and procedures.

Adheres to department and hospital infection control standards according to established policies and procedures.

Adheres to department and hospital safety standards according to established policies and procedures.

Adheres to department and hospital policies and procedures regarding confidentiality.

Meets hospital-wide requirements for attendance at annual mandatory in-services.

Recognizes self-limitations and utilizes appropriate resources for consultation as evident by seeking input from immediate supervisor when challenged by a new situation.

Maintains professional image of self and assigned department.

Supports and adheres to all hospital standards.

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