Nursing Supervisor

Humboldt General Hospital; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Nevada is seeking a Nurse Supervisor for Inpatient Services to oversee nursing operations, ensure quality patient care, and manage staff. Ideal candidates will have a BSN and experience in healthcare leadership. This role requires a strong communicator dedicated to maintaining high standards of care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Active Nevada Registered Nurse license is required.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required.
• Experience in inpatient/acute care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists and supervises nursing operations and patient flow.
• Participates in direct patient care as necessary.
• Serves as a clinical resource for nurses and healthcare providers.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Patient Care Management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Humboldt General Hospital - Winnemuca, NV

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Inpatient Nursing, the Nurse Supervisor of Inpatient (med/surg/ICU) Services: 1. Assists and supervises day-to-day nursing operations and patient flow of assigned unit. Supervises the delivery of safe, quality patient care through effective utilization of staff Participates in direct patient care as necessary. Interacts with physicians, staff, patients and the public 2. Serves as a clinical resource for nurses and other health care providers. 3. Assists with quality monitoring and policy/procedure development and implementation. 4. Responsible for staff scheduling throughout the assigned nursing unit. This position is identified as “department safety-sensitive”. Department safety-sensitive positions mean employment positions, which may be in the normal course of business: 1.Require the employee to operate the company vehicles or heavy equipment, or 2.Involves duties, which, if performed with inattentiveness, errors in judgment, or diminished coordination, dexterity, or composure, may result in mistakes that could present a real and/or imminent threat to the personal health and safety of the employee, co-worker, and/or the public.

TASK LETTER CODE	PRIMARY DUTIES (Are the essential job tasks or primary responsibilities that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of an accommodation. For example: “DO” (action verb) + “WHAT” (object) – “Collects vitals from patients at the beginning of the visit according to clinic protocol”.	% OF TIME PERFORMING DUTY
A	Demonstrates clinical competency in assigned area of responsibility
B	Assumes leadership responsibility to the units assigned.
C	Promotes positive team relations by maintaining effective communication
D	Applies leadership qualities in daily activities; uses problem skills effectively.
E	Continually assesses the quality and appropriateness of patient care in the acute care units, promotes and supports current evidence- based standards of practice
F	Attends and actively participates in leadership meetings/committees as scheduled/directed
G	Reviews policies and procedures for departments on an annual basis; initiates and recommends development of and revisions of policies to ensure they meet current practice and standards.
H	Maintains knowledge of regulatory standards as applied to area of responsibility
I	Monitors for performance adherence to current policies and procedures and department compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies
J	Assesses and documents staff competency on an ongoing basis; assists with meaningful performance appraisals of employees in an ongoing and timely manner. Ensures staff skills and competency checklists completed annually.
K	Takes appropriate corrective action related to performance incidents; completes and files appropriate documentation.
L	Assists to recruit, select, orient and train staff to meet the needs of the department
M	Arranges for orientation and preceptorship of new staff.
N	Identifies educational needs of staff and initiates action to meet those needs
O	Prepares work schedules and assigns personnel appropriately
P	Responds to patient, family, physician and staff concerns/complaints
Q	Researches, evaluates and makes recommendations for capital equipment purchases and is present at board meetings when an item is on the agenda to be available for questions from the board.
R	Advises the Director of Inpatient Nursing and Chief Nursing Officer of nursing activities, needs, problems, and unusual events
S	Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
T	Maintains harmonious relationships and open line of communication within the unit and with other departments, staff, physicians and other support personnel providing support and assistance to ensure quality patient care.
U	Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients, their families, and other staff members.
V	Maintains confidentiality of all patient/resident/staff information
W	Actively participates in the QI process on a unit and house wide basis by gathering and presenting statistics of current PI projects as well as creation and implementation of new PI projects based on the Plan/ Implement/ Evaluate process.
X	Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent Completion of an accredited school of nursing PREFERRED EDUCATION: Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing-BSN or higher MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Nursing experience in inpatient/acute care. Experience in leadership as a charge nurse or above. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: Active Nevada Registered Nurse license Current BLS ACLS certification within 6 months of employment PALS certification within 6 months of employment SPECIAL SKILLS: Able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner. Ability to manage multiple projects. Must be a role model of a professional nurse. Ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel. Able to communicate clearly and tactfully with patients, their families and co-workers Knowledge of computer applications is beneficial to work (Word, Excel) SUPERVISES: RNs and CNAs in the Acute Units PHYSICIAL DEMANDS: For physical demands and working conditions, see next page.