Acute Care Nursing Supervisor - Surgical Services

Essentia Health; Detroit Lakes (MN); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health St. Mary’s- Detroit Lakes is seeking an acute care supervisor to support nurse leadership in delivering high-quality care.

You will assess, direct, and evaluate nursing care, optimize patient transitions, and oversee staff orientation, education, and performance to meet standards and improve outcomes. This role focuses on staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and collaboration with physicians, patients, and families.

Qualifications

• Detroit Lakes BSN or BAN from an accredited school or college of nursing within 3 years of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years previous RN experience.
• Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment; BCLS certification within 1 month.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day nursing operations ensuring appropriate staffing levels, delegating tasks, and providing guidance to maintain high-quality patient care
• Ensure that the unit adheres to healthcare regulations, hospital policies, and accreditation standards, while promoting best practices for patient safety and care quality
• Overseeing and managing performance and evaluation of registered nurses and patient care support staff
• Act as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, patients and families, ensuring clear communication and collaboration to optimize patient outcomes

Skills

RN experience

Education

BSN or BAN nursing

Tools

BCLS certification

RN licensure (state)

Job description

Essentia Health St. Mary’s- Detroit Lakes is seeking an acute care supervisor to support nurse leadership in delivering high-quality care.

You will assess, direct, and evaluate nursing care, optimize patient transitions, and oversee staff orientation, education, and performance to meet standards and improve outcomes. This role focuses on staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and collaboration with physicians, patients, and families.