Nursing Supervisor, Nights

ScionHealth; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Louisville is seeking a Nursing Supervisor to oversee nursing staff, assess patient needs, and coordinate care on the unit. You will plan trainings and develop protocols to support high-quality patient care.

Applicants should have a nursing degree, RN license, and BLS certification, with two years of hospital nursing and 1–2 years supervisory experience. The role requires strong leadership and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates designated nursing staff; assigns duties and coordinates nursing services.
• Participates in developing nursing protocol and procedures.
• Provides continuing education and staff development opportunities for nursing staff.
• Assesses patient needs; participates in providing nursing care; ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately
• Maintains patient health care records.
• Maintains supply inventory records; orders supplies and equipment, as necessary.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Decision making

Time management

Confidentiality

Attendance

Fluent English

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Kindred Hospital Louisville is a 123-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period; including 16 Special Care Unit beds and 4 negative pressure rooms. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care 7 days a week so you can start your journey to wellness anytime. To the benefit of our patients, families and visitors, we are located in the Original Highlands neighborhood, a short drive away from downtown, Cherokee Park and a number of boutique shops and restaurants.

Job Summary

Supervises nursing staff, assessments patients needs and provides nursing care for patients. Plans and organizes training for unit staff members and participates in guidance and educational programs.

Essential Functions

• Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates designated nursing staff; assigns duties and coordinates nursing services.


• Participates in developing nursing protocol and procedures.


• Provides continuing education and staff development opportunities for nursing staff.


• Assesses patient needs; participates in providing nursing care; ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately


• Maintains patient health care records.


• Maintains supply inventory records; orders supplies and equipment, as necessary.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Supervisory skills and ability to evaluate job performance.


• Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for work unit.


• Time management skills and ability to organize priorities.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.


• Must have good and regular attendance.


• Must read, write and speak fluent English.

Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Degree from an accredited school of nursing.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid state Registered Nurse license.


• Valid BLS certification

Experience

• Two years of nursing experience in a hospital.


• 1 to 2 years supervisory/leadership experience