Nurse Supervisor - Surgery

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Supervisor for the Surgery unit in Kansas City. The role focuses on administrative and clinical supervision, scheduling, and ensuring high-quality patient care.

The incumbent will mentor staff, collaborate with leadership, and maintain regulatory compliance to support efficient, compassionate service. The position requires ADN or BSN with licensure, plus several years of nursing leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Requires ADN or BSN with active licensure.
• BSN preferred for leadership responsibilities.
• Minimum 3+ years of nursing experience in a relevant setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of regulatory standards (JCAHO, CMS, IHI, CAP).
• Develops and monitors staffing schedules, budgets, and quality metrics.
• Collaborates with Nurse Manager, Director and Physicians to set patient care standards.
• Ensures safe, caring environment and addresses patient/family concerns.
• Mentors staff and supports performance management and education.
• Assists with hiring, education, and performance evaluation.
• Promotes a respectful, collaborative work environment.
• Identifies opportunities for staff development and education.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff scheduling

Clinical supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Patient care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Title

Nurse Supervisor - Surgery

Days - Full Time

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Under the supervision of the Manager, the Supervisor assists/supports the division or unit administratively and clinically. Assists in supervisory planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling activities. He/she assumes responsibility for the overall assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care on the unit. Is responsible for efficient day to day operations of the department and optimum use of resources to maximize productivity. Fosters an environment of collaboration and respect with physician colleagues, nurses and other healthcare team members.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care which includes JCAHO, CMS, IHI, CAP, etc , instructing staff and ensuring compliance with standards through daily on-going monitoring and performance management.
• Operational Performance - Develops, prepares and monitors the personnel staffing schedules short and long term, supply and equipment budgets in collaboration with the staff and support department directors, to include applicable quality and throughput metrics.
• Collaborates with the Nurse Manager, Director and Physician leadership to establish patient care standards and evaluates staff compliance. Serves as a mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction.
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for patients that is conducive to positive health teaching and maintenance, meeting patient and family expectations for care while implementing mechanisms to ensure culturally specific care. Responds to patient and family concerns or complaints with sensitivity and compassion in a timely fashion.
• Uses findings from patient and staff satisfaction surveys and complaints to plan and improve patient care using active mentoring and performance management strategies.
• Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of the staff. Works with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources in performance management counseling and discipline of staff.
• Creates and maintains a supportive work environment for the entire team. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of respect and courtesy toward patients, staff and colleagues.
• Makes recommendations and provides opportunities for growth and development of personnel and arranges for appropriate education and training of staff.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate Degree Nursing in Nursing Patient Placement Department will accept ADN without requirement to obtain BSN.
• Bachelor Degree Nursing in Nursing
• 3 or more years of applicable nursing experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master Degree Nursing in Nursing
• Previous supervisory experience.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse in State of Kansas or State of Missouri As a condition of your employment and continued employment with the health system, you are required to secure a Nurse Compact License (NCL) within 60 days of your date of hire. This will enable you to perform your job duties not only in Kansas (or Missouri), but other compact states. You will be responsible for any expenses you incur in securing this license, and must provide your manager with evidence of this license before the sixty-day period expires. If you fail to secure the NCL as required, you will be immediately removed from the work schedule and placed on an unpaid administrative leave, until we can understand the reasons for your non-compliance. Further failure to comply with the licensing requirement will result in your end of employment with the health system.
• BLS,ACLS, TNCC, PALS as indicated by clinical area

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-50476

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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