Nursing Supervisor, per diem - Spaulding

Spaulding Hospital Cape Cod; East Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spaulding Hospital Cape Cod is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in East Sandwich, Massachusetts. The role encompasses administrative, operational, and clinical responsibilities including supervising patient care and collaborating with medical staff. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in Nursing and 5-7 years of clinical experience. Leadership experience of 2-3 years is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care, ensuring optimal service and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts License] is required.
• Clinical nursing experience 5-7 years required.
• Lead nursing experience 2-3 years required.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative, operational, and clinical responsibilities in the facility.
• Serves as the clinical resource person on patient care.
• Notifies Administrator‑On‑Call of serious issues and disasters.
• Supervises patient care through established nursing practices.
• Conducts rounds of all patient care areas and defines expectations.

Skills

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to anticipate challenges

Ability to work collaboratively

Strong leadership abilities

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing

Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Master's Degree Nursing preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 to ensure optimal patient care services and environmental conditions at all times.
• Notifies Administrator‑On‑Call of serious issues, incidents, and internal and external disasters.
• Supervises patient care through verification of the use of the nursing process according to established nursing practices and patient care standards and provides direction and guidance to facilitate the nursing process.
• Ensures appropriate intervention is demonstrated in all situations, e.g., deterioration of patient condition, disruptive behavior, equipment malfunctions, etc.
• Serves as off‑shift patient care representative; listens to patient or patient family members' issues, documents and complaints, and investigates if required.
• Conducts rounds of all patient care areas and defines expectations for accurate reporting with emphasis on high‑acuity patients.
• Collaborates throughout off‑shift with support services, emergency, admitting, and clinical services to coordinate clinical patient care or environmental needs.
• Follows through to ensure patient's needs, as well as environmental and safety‑related issues, are resolved.

Education

• Associate's Degree Nursing required
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
• Master's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts License] - required
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - preferred

Experience

• Clinical nursing experience 5-7 years required
• 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.

Equal Opportunity and Disability Accommodation Statement

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation 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.