Supervisor - Patient Care

## Description
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* Job Title:

Patient Care Supervisor
**** About Speare Memorial Hospital
** Speare Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving dozens of communities in the Lakes Region. We are passionately committed to providing exceptional, local care to our friends, families, neighbors, and communities at large.
* Mission*:
To work together to serve the needs of our patients and community.
* Vision*: A community where all can achieve optimal health.
* Values*:
Kindness, Collaboration, Patient & Family-Centered, Safety, Excellence, Efficiency, and Professionalism.
** What You'll Do:
**** Leadership
* ** Provides clinical expertise and leadership support to the staff in the delivery of safe, quality, patient/family centered care.
* Coordinates flow of patients across departments and assists with appropriate staff placement based on the clinical needs of the patient and the skill/mix of the staff.
* Serves as a liaison/resource for providers and other members of the organization.
* Promotes teamwork and collaboration among departments.
* Supports the implementation and evaluation of department goals and objectives.
* Supports the activities of the nursing department to achieve objectives for cost effectiveness to ensure compliance with fiscal budget.
* Participates in departmental quality improvement initiatives.
* Collaborates with Nurse Directors to complete annual performance evaluations and set clear performance expectations through establishment of performance goals and performance improvement plans.
* Demonstrates an effective working relationship with all members of the health care team, patients, family, and visitors.
* Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.
* Creates an environment which supports professionalism, personal growth, and the mission, vision, and values of SMH.
** Educator
* ** Serves as a professional role model and mentor to staff and promotes personal development.
* Assists with providing nursing department education to the off shifts.
* Facilitates clear communication among members of the healthcare team (SBAR) and with patients and families.
* Acts as a change agent and supports staff through complex change.
** Systems Thinking
*** Analyzes and solves problems and issues using global thinking and staff participation in problem resolution.
* Communicates concerns up the chain of command and to the appropriate department director and administrator as required.
* Fosters a safe reporting culture by focusing on systems and processes along with accountability.
* Helps staff understand how their department and their roles fit into the larger organization.## Qualifications
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* What We're Looking For:

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* Required:

* Associates Degree or Diploma in Nursing
* Five (5) years RN experience in acute care. One (1) year previous leadership experience.
* Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of New Hampshire.
* Current BLS certification (adult, child, and infant).
* ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and NRP are required within 1 year of hire.
* Must have all skills outlined in the Staff RN job description.
* Have an ability to teach/demonstrate new skills and equipment; run mock codes; follow through on performance issues.

Preferred:
* Bachelor of Nursing
* Previous Supervisor or Management experience.
* Certification in a field of Nursing
* Prefer ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and NRP certifications at time of hire.
* Experience with doing performance appraisals, interviewing, and performance management.
* * Community Connection*:
Be part of an organization deeply invested in local health and wellness.
* * Collaborative Culture:
* Work alongside dedicated professionals who genuinely care about their work and each other.
* * Professional Growth:
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