Nursing Supervisor - Per Diem

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, DE is seeking an experienced nurse leader to supervise patient care across evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. The role emphasizes nursing process adherence, patient safety, and collaboration with medical staff to maintain optimal care and environment.

Requires an Associate Degree in Nursing with Bachelor’s or Master’s preferred; active RN license and BLS.

Qualifications

• Requires RN license and nursing degree.
• 5–7 years clinical nursing experience; 2–3 years lead experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing preferred; Associate degree required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise patient care through verification of the nursing process.
• Ensure appropriate intervention in deterioration of patient condition or equipment malfunctions.
• Serve as off-shift patient care representative and document concerns.
• Conduct rounds and set expectations for accurate reporting; emphasize high-acuity patients.
• Coordinate with support services off-shift to ensure clinical care and environmental needs.
• Follow through to resolve patient needs and safety issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's in nursing

Master's in nursing

Tools

RN License

BLS Certification

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries.

Job Summary

Salary Range: $51.44- $98.12 Pay is based on experience. 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.

Qualifications

Education: Associate's Degree Nursing required and Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and problem-solving/issue-resolution skills.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, working with a broad 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%)

Remote Type & Work Location

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 789 Central Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Compensation

Pay Range $51.44 - $74.78/Hourly Grade 8. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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