Hospital Supervisor - Nursing

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital Supervisor at Medical University of South Carolina reports to the Director of Patient Logistics and provides administrative leadership to patient care units to support the continuation of operations as delegated by Senior Leadership on the night shift.

With a BSN and MSN or related graduate degree in progress within 2 years, candidates should have at least 5 years of nursing experience, including 2 years in supervision. SC RN licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• BSN required and completion of MSN or graduate degree in related field within 2- years.
• A minimum of 5 years of nursing work experience required (three years of nursing experience and two years of supervisory experience).
• Certification in nursing leadership within one year of eligibility strongly encouraged.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or compact state required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership to patient care units and other hospital departments to support the continuation of operations as delegated by Senior Leadership.
• Facilitate problem solving and communication to ensure the ongoing safe operations of the Medical Center on assigned shift.
• Communicate ongoing activities as necessary to the administrator on-call, nursing leadership and respective department directors.
• Ensure adherence of staff to the procedures, regulations and policies as established.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Problem solving

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN

MSN or graduate degree

Job description

Job Description Summary The Hospital Supervisor reports to the Director of Patient Logistics. Under minimal supervision, the Hospital Supervisor provides administrative leadership to patient care units and other hospital departments to support the continuation of operations as delegated by Senior Leadership. This position facilitates problem solving and communication to ensure the ongoing safe operations of the Medical Center on assigned shift. This role communicates ongoing activities as necessary to the administrator on-call, nursing leadership and respective department directors. The Hospital Supervisor ensures the adherence of staff to the procedures, regulations and policies as established.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000551 CHS OH - Nursing Supervisors

Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-31

Scheduled Weekly Hours 36

Work Shift Nights (United States of America)

Job Description Hours per week: 36 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3-12 hour shifts. Weekend and holiday requirements Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly

Minimum Training, Education, Licensure/Certifications

BSN required and completion of MSN or graduate degree in related field within 2- years. A minimum of 5 years of nursing work experience required (three years of nursing experience and two years of supervisory experience). Certification in nursing leadership within one year of eligibility strongly encouraged. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or compact state required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Additional Job Description Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)

Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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