Nursing Supervisor, Nursing Support Services, 36 Hours Rotating

Mount Auburn Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Cambridge is seeking a Nursing Supervisor to oversee staffing and patient care on nursing units. The role involves collaboration with physicians, providing support to nursing staff, and maintaining high visibility to ensure quality care. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's in nursing and have significant experience in nursing, including supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• Current nursing licensure from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
• At least three years of progressive nursing experience, preferably including supervisory roles.
• Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess staffing needs on nursing units and provide appropriate staff.
• Serve as a resource for clinical issues and patient-care problems.
• Collaborate with physicians and the Admitting Department to determine patient placement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

M.S.N. with management experience

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Assess staffing needs on nursing units and provide appropriate staff.
2. Serve as a resource for clinical issues and patient-care problems.
3. Maintain high visibility on nursing units to reinforce role model status.
4. Collaborate with physicians and the Admitting Department to determine patient placement based on nursing care requirements.
5. Represent hospital administration to resolve hospital-wide, department-wide issues during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
6. Act as a liaison between nursing and other departments to facilitate smooth patient-care activities.
7. Provide feedback to directors and nurse managers about staff, patient care, and administrative issues on off-shifts, and participate in follow-up as needed.
8. Assist nursing staff in patient care as necessary.
9. Help staff interpret and observe nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
10. Provide informal teaching to nursing staff.
11. Participate in professional meetings, hospital committees, organizations, or research activities to support professional development.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
2. M.S.N. with management experience and/or clinical specialist training.
3. Current nursing licensure from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
4. At least three years of progressive nursing experience, preferably including supervisory roles.
5. Strong interpersonal skills.
6. Physical ability to stand, walk, lift, and perform strenuous activities as needed.
7. Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 is required by Beth Israel Lahey Health.