RN Nurse Supervisor

Location

Onancock, Virginia

Works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or Nurse Managers and assumes responsibility for the smooth and effective operation of the hospital in the absence of the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing. Assists team members in the interpretation and application of facility policy. Coordinates the provision of appropriate staffing levels and resources for quality patient care. Makes rounds throughout the facility to assess facility operations and respond effectively to situations that arise.

The Nursing Supervisor may work in a variety of settings and roles within Riverside Health System. May perform in RN role by assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the total nursing care of assigned patients.

• Delegate and prioritize tasks to facilitate quality patient care and ensure all patient care needs are met.
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations.
• Recognize and report variances and provide resolutions.
• Investigate nursing errors, complaints concerning nursing care, patient/visitor accidents and counsel personnel as appropriate.
• Demonstrate positive nursing leadership skills through supportive behaviors that include developing/educating staff on policies, procedures, best practices, and strategic goals.
• Direct the administration and operation of the hospital efficiently, effectively and in a professional manner.
• Notify administrator on‑call/management team appropriately as directed by hospital procedure.
• Round on all units and assist in planning nursing care and evaluating effectiveness of care, problem solving, interpreting nursing policies and nurse room assignments.
• Demonstrate good judgment in staffing/patient care needs and make good decisions related to staffing and patient care.
• Communicate and document appropriately; changes in staffing/patient care, sick callouts, etc.
• Accurately complete required documentation consistent with RHS standards.

• Education:
  
  Registered Nurse (Required). Bachelor’s Degree, Nursing (Preferred).
• Experience:
  
  Acute Care (Preferred).
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Registered Nurse (RN) – Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) (Required).
• CPR/BLS Certification – American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required).

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