Emergency Room Shift Supervisor

Our nurses are leaders and decision makers, working closely with physicians to provide the best care and most advanced treatments. On our team, you’ll work in an environment of respect and professionalism, and you’ll have the support to advance your nursing career in the direction you choose. Find out more about the wide variety of opportunities for nurses at The University of Kansas Health System.

Position Summary / Career Interest: Shift Type:
Nights. The Nursing Shift Supervisor role in our 29-bed Emergency Department is a pivotal leadership opportunity in one of our most fast‑paced clinical environments. Serving nearly 40,000 patient encounters annually, our ED provides comprehensive cardiac care and primary stroke services. In this role, you’ll guide your team through critical situations, streamline patient flow, and uphold the highest standards of care.

This is your chance to lead with purpose, support your team, and make a lasting impact on countless lives. Under the supervision of the Manager, the Supervisor assists/supports the division or unit administratively and clinically. Assists in supervisory planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling activities. He/she assumes responsibility for the overall assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care on the unit.

Is responsible for efficient day to day operations of the department and optimum use of resources to maximize productivity. Fosters an environment of collaboration and respect with physician colleagues, nurses and other healthcare team members.

• Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care including JCAHO, CMS, IHI, CAP, etc, instructing staff and ensuring compliance with standards through daily on‑going monitoring and performance management.
• Operational Performance – develops, prepares and monitors the personnel staffing schedules short and long term, supply and equipment budgets in collaboration with the staff and support department directors, to include applicable quality and throughput metrics.
• Collaborates with the Nurse Manager, Director and Physician leadership to establish patient care standards and evaluates staff compliance. Serves as a mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction.
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for patients that is conducive to positive health teaching and maintenance, meeting patient and family expectations for care while implementing mechanisms to ensure culturally specific care. Responds to patient and family concerns or complaints with sensitivity and compassion in a timely fashion.
• Uses findings from patient and staff satisfaction surveys and complaints to plan and improve patient care using active mentoring and performance management strategies.
• Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of the staff. Works with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources in performance management counseling and discipline of staff.
• Creates and maintains a supportive work environment for the entire team. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of respect and courtesy toward patients, staff and colleagues.
• Makes recommendations and provides opportunities for growth and development of personnel and arranges for appropriate education and training of staff.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• Associate Degree Nursing in Nursing Patient Placement Department will accept ADN without requirement to obtain BSN.
• Bachelor Degree Nursing in Nursing
• 3 or more years of applicable nursing experience.

• Master Degree Nursing in Nursing
• Previous supervisory experience.

• Licensed Registered…