Registered Nurse (RN) - Supervisor - Emergency Department

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This leadership position focuses on supervising staff in the Emergency Department, ensuring quality patient care and effective resource management. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and at least 3 years of nursing experience in the emergency department. Responsibilities include staffing coordination, staff education, and facilitating communication among medical staff. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Typically requires 3 years of experience in nursing within an emergency department.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day activities of staff in the Emergency Department.
• Ensures adequate staffing of nursing and ancillary services personnel.
• Coordinates staff and resources for cohesive patient care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Great Leadership opportunity for Registered Nurses

Days/Second- Weekends

Supervises the day-to-day activities of staff in the Emergency Department. Ensures adequate staffing of nursing and ancillary services personnel. Coordinates staff and resources to ensure cohesive, high quality patient care. Responsible for the efficient flow of patients in the Emergency Department.

Major Responsibilities

• Expedites patient flow through monitoring and assessing ED resources (personnel, equipment, and rooms). Collaborates with Clinical Nursing Coordinator/House Supervisor to facilitate bed placement issues.
• Acts as liaison between the unit, ancillary services, management, and department heads.
• Prepares staffing schedule, determining service assignments for staff based on knowledge, skill and ability. Makes ongoing evaluations of staffing needs in the department in collaboration with the manager.
• Educates staff on changes to policies and procedures.
• Works with vendors and coordinates inservices regarding new equipment. Participates in product trials for new equipment and submits recommendations for management review.
• Promotes communication among patients, families, hospital departments, and medical staff to optimize the interdependence of all team members. Coordinates the needs of physicians and acts as liaison between the medical staff and the nursing staff by serving as a problem solver and mediator.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which includes coaching on performance, completes performance reviews and overall staff morale. Recommends hiring, compensation changes, promotions, corrective action decisions, and terminations.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.

Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Experience Required

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in nursing within an emergency department. Charge nurse or lead experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to orchestrate several functions and/or resources to accomplish objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with physicians, patients, and other health care staff.
• Ability to work effectively and responsibly without immediate, direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including making group presentations.