Nursing Supervisor
We are seeking a dedicated Nursing Supervisor to provide unit-based leadership and work collaboratively with the Nurse Manager, Director, Physicians, and staff. This role will focus on supervising and directing the activities of nursing and ancillary personnel, ensuring high-quality patient care while maintaining patient safety and satisfaction.
Job Summary
The Nursing Supervisor will be responsible for:
- Providing clinical services development and supervision of unit personnel.
- Initiating and coordinating individual and team conferences with health team members, patients, and families to develop and revise care plans.
- Monitoring personnel in the execution of patient care activities to guarantee quality and adequacy of care.
- Participating in patient care as needed and fostering an environment of patient and family-centered care, with special attention to cultural diversity.
- Making rounds to assess patient care needs and introduce oneself to patients and families.
- Collecting feedback on the quality of nursing services and addressing any concerns.
- Implementing interventions or developing systems to enhance patient care throughout the continuum of care.
- Collaborating with the Nurse Manager to develop strategies for improving care services.
Qualifications
To be considered for the Nursing Supervisor position, candidates should possess the following:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience (required).
- Master's Degree (preferred).
- Five years of technical experience (preferred).Supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills (required).
Licenses/Certifications
Required Certifications Include
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice.
- CPR certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor.
- AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS certification.
- AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
- Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certification.
Essential Functions
The following are considered essential functions for the Nursing Supervisor role:
- Overseeing unit operations and personnel administration.
- Promoting an environment of patient-centered care and ensuring effective communication among healthcare teams.
- Regularly assessing and improving quality of care and patient experience.
- Providing patient care support as necessary and maintaining a hands-on approach.