Nurse Supervisor - Surgery

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks a Nurse Supervisor for Surgery Days to oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality patient care. You will collaborate with nursing leadership and physicians to implement standards and manage staffing, education, and performance evaluations.

Required ADN or BSN with several years of nursing and supervisory experience; licensure in KS/MO and certified competencies (BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS) as indicated.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license (RN) in KS or MO as applicable
• ADN accepted with BSN preferred at higher levels
• 3+ years of applicable nursing experience with supervisory experience
• Must maintain BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS as indicated by clinical area

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the unit to ensure efficient workflow
• Supervise and mentor nursing staff; participate in hiring, education and performance evaluations
• Collaborate with Nurse Manager and physician leadership to set patient care standards
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and unit-specific quality metrics

Skills

Nursing leadership

Supervisory skills

Clinical supervision

Staff development

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

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

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. 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.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.