Registered Nurse Supervisor - Surgical Services, University Hospital

Registered Nurse Supervisor - Surgical Services, University Hospital

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USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms.

We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

The primary role of the Surgical Services Supervisor (Board Runner) is to ensure prompt, safe and effective care of surgical patients in collaboration with the surgical team—communicating effectively with staff, surgeons, anesthesia, ancillary departments, inpatient units, and the leadership team; make staff assignments, ensure assignments are fair and consistent and aligned with staff competencies; oversee utilization of staff during downtime, monitor overtime, assign float staff as needed;

serve as a resource to staff regarding knowledge of procedures, equipment, supplies, nursing practice, policies and standards; ensure clinical and support staff, equipment, and rooms are utilized to maximize efficiency; troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise; stay current on performance for established KPIs and develop and promote change initiatives to improve performance; communicate the daily needs of assigned OR suite(s) with all stakeholders, including service line coordinators, anesthesia, OR leadership team, surgeons, ancillary departments, inpatient units, admitting, OR scheduling center, surgical navigation center and other hospital departments as needed;

coordinate with central supply, sterilization, and vendors to ensure that all equipment, instrumentation, and supplies are available to meet the scheduled needs of the OR, communicate with stakeholders on any constraints and troubleshoot accordingly; ensure that teams are efficient and competent, providing feedback to educators, service line coordinators and OR leadership team on the developmental needs of each team and staff member;

inspect all facilities and supervise work performance to ensure compliance with hospital standards and policies and appropriate regulatory agencies and professional practice standards; review department policies and procedures on an ongoing basis to ensure effectiveness and compliance with best practice; maintain current knowledge base of general and specialty areas within perioperative nursing practice and standards; participate in all perioperative leadership events and meetings and play a key leadership role in the perioperative shared governance program;

participate in performance evaluation process for all staff working in assigned OR suite(s); accept and complete all duties positively and without conflict; cooperate, help others and improve the performance of the unit; complete all mandatory unit, educational, and hospital requirements; utilize cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job; adhere to current infection control and safety standards; maintain regular and prompt attendance;

ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; perform related duties as required.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the state of Alabama, three years of experience in a perioperative setting and current Alabama RN license or current Multi‑State RN License in accordance with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama. ACLS certification required.

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer - minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care