RN Shift Supervisor; RN - ER

Up to $15,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience

This position is part of the departmental leadership team that provides clinical supervision on a shift basis including: coordination and assignment of patient care; functions as a unit patient flow coordinator, facilitating admissions, discharges and transfers; coordinates unit staffing for next shift with the Director/Clinical Manager, Coordinator and/or House Officer; serves as a clinical and leadership resource and role model for the staff;

provides supervisory input into department staff evaluations and performance reviews. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL / PRIMARY DUTIES

• General Management: Supports established goals and objectives that support overall strategic plans of the facility/Baptist Health System;
  Monitors the annual department operating and capital budgets;
  Supervises daily operations of assigned department/s;
  Supervises performance of staff;
  Demonstrates objectivity in decision making, utilizing facts to support decisions;
  Supports the mission statement, policies and procedures of the Baptist Health System;
  Participates in eliminating boundaries to achieve integrated, efficient and quality service;
  Achieves ongoing compliance with all regulatory agencies;
  Serves as a resource to employees and customers as demonstrated by visibility and knowledge of issues;
  Demonstrates flexibility in response to change;
  Anticipates and responds to problems and risks;
  Communicates effectively with all levels in the organization and with internal and external customers.
• People Management: Assists in selection of personnel for hire and promotion; takes appropriate actions regarding counseling, disciplinary actions, demotion and termination;
  Supervises, supports and coaches direct reports;
  Responds proactively to employee needs and concerns;
  Assists with development of “experts” and “expertise” throughout the department and seeks employee input;
  Facilitates consensus among divergent groups;
  Minimizes staff turnover;
  Conveys employees’ strengths and accomplishments;
  Assists in evaluating assigned staff performance and competency, providing direct feedback;
  Supports competency plans.
• Department/Business Unit Management: Coordinates and directs the patient care operations of the unit on a shift basis. Provides clinical supervision of patient care and assures the consistent implementation of quality, patient safety and regulatory standards and requirements. Functions as the unit patient flow coordinator, facilitating discharges, admissions and transfers. This includes assuming a direct patient assignment as needed to prevent patients holding in other departments.
  
  Expedites proactive and anticipatory triaging of patients to include active communication with House Officer/Bed Control/Admitting and transferring departments (including assuring timely computer entry of transaction by staff). Assesses staff competencies, workload and skill requirements to make optimal patient care assignments and coordinates staffing for the current and next shift with departmental/hospital leaders. Provides supervisory input into departmental staff evaluations and performance reviews.
  
  Promotes positive working relationships within the unit and between departments and with all customers, recognizing that effective interaction with the interdisciplinary team is necessary for optimal patient care. Maintains clear communication with the unit Coordinator/Manager/Director regarding unit needs and or incidents. Initiates service recovery and immediate solutions as needed. Role models professional growth and development through participation in in-services/educational programs and reviews current literature.
  
  Participates in ongoing shared governance activities and provides leadership for the implementation of initiatives recommended by the councils, including performance improvement activities. Contributes to planning the unit budget and directs shift activity to assure compliance with budgetary guidelines (cost / unit of service or hours per patient day…