Supervisor Nursing RN - Surgery

This position works under the supervision of the nurse manager. Maintains responsibility and accountability for the quality of patient care in his/her area. Works with the nurse manager to establish goals and objectives and possesses a high degree of clinical expertise in his/her area. Works with physicians and other medical center personnel to plan and coordinate care. Participates in direct patient care as needed and works within established budget to determine staffing needs and scheduling patterns for appropriate coverage.

Plan and implement programs for orientation, staff development and on?going education of employees. Works to assure compliance with The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) standards and regulations.

• (50%) Directs patient activity within the area of responsibility. Provides ongoing evaluation of patient status and suggests changes in treatment program to physicians involved as necessary. Makes changes in staffing assignments as level of activity changes. Interprets physician orders and helps staff work within orders to obtain desired results.
• (20%) Participates in direct patient care when needed and appropriate. Maintains quality assurance within the area of responsibility and possesses a high degree of clinical expertise in that area. Remains available for staff consultations and recommends changes when appropriate.
• (20%) Determines staffing needs and scheduling patterns for coverage of unit and coordinates this with the shift administrator. Approves or denies requests for vacation, personal holidays, or sick days and corrects staffing accordingly. Provides up-to-date patient status reports to the immediate supervisor. Works within established budget for area.
• (10%) Assists with hiring, disciplining, counseling and discharging employees within the area according to medical center policy. Evaluates staff within area of responsibility through annual Job Performance Reviews. Takes an active part in nursing management meetings. Serves on nursing service committees as appointed by the Directors.

Credential: ACLS:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Equivalent

Experience:

Within 12 months of hire or transfer.

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Credential: BLS:
Basic Life Support

Equivalent

Experience:

Within 1 month of hire or transfer.

Qualification Source: AHA

Essential: true

Credential: CGRN:
Cert. Gastroenterology RN

Equivalent

Experience:

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Credential: RN:
Registered Nurse

Equivalent

Experience:

Qualification Source: MI

Essential: true

Education: ASSOC

Equivalent

Experience:

Associate's degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Education Specialization: NRG

Essential: true

OTHER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses competency of staff and directs employees by making appropriate assignments.
• Maintains clinical expertise and serves as a role model to staff.
• Participates in direct patient care when appropriate.
• Collaborates with staff and physicians to maintain excellent standards of care including writing policies and procedures for the unit.
• Provides input into the establishment of the annual operating/capital budget for the unit.
• Participates in the development of proposals for staffing, capital development and other projects that will enhance the services provided within Surgical Services.
• Identify needs, plans, develops and implements programs for orientation, staff development and ongoing employee education.
• Works with physicians and nonnursing department personnel in planning coordinated patient care.
• Maintains open lines of communication by meeting regularly with nurse managers, shift administrators and holding…