Nursing Supervisor Emergency Department BWH

Davita Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Nursing Supervisor to oversee patient care and ensure high standards of clinical practice. The role entails collaborative efforts with medical staff and other resources to provide optimal patient care. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, with a preference for a Master's Degree and relevant experience in a leadership position. Join a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• 2-3 years of lead nursing experience required.
• BLS Certification mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Supervise patient care and ensure nursing standards are met.
• Act as off-shift patient care representative.
• Collaborate with support services to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary
Provides administrative, operational, and clinical responsibilities for all services in the facility on evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Serves as the clinical resource person on patient care and services; acts as the patient care representative; collaborates with medical staff, ancillary support, and clinical services in order to ensure optimal patient care services and environmental conditions at all times. Responsible for notifying Administrator-On-Call of serious issues, incidents, and internal and external disasters.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

Essential Functions
-Supervise patient care through verification of the use of the nursing process according to established nursing practices and patient care standards and provide direction and guidance to facilitate the nursing process.

-Ensure appropriate intervention is demonstrated in all situations, e.g., deterioration of patient condition, disruptive behavior, equipment malfunctions, etc.

-Serve as off-shift patient care representative, listen to patient or patient family members' issues, documents, and complaints, and investigate if required.

-Conduct rounds of all patient care areas and define expectations for accurate reporting with emphasis on high-acuity patients.

-Collaborate throughout off-shift with support services, emergency, admitting, and clinical services to coordinate clinical patient care or environmental needs.

-Follow through to ensure patient's needs, as well as environmental and safety-related issues, are resolved.

Education
Bachelor's Degree Nursing required and Master's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Experience
Clinical nursing experience 5-7 years required and Lead nursing experience 2-3 years required. ED experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong organizational and problem-solving/issue-resolution skills.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, working with a diverse patient population.
- Ability to anticipate challenges and develop and implement strategies for addressing them.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all professional and support staff.
- Proven ability to work independently.
- Strong leadership abilities to provide guidance, mentorship, and education to others.

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.