RN - Administrative Nurse Supervisor Per Diem/Additional Job

Geisinger; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Free Care.com membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Nurse Manager to coordinate and supervise nursing care and activities of assigned personnel. You will ensure compliance with directives, policies, and laws while supporting department and hospital goals.

You will optimize patient flow, staffing levels, and quality of care across the hospital. The role requires transformational leadership and effective communication within the Nursing Department and with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in Bachelor’s Degree-Nursing is required.
• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree-Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and implement unit/department goals and Magnet philosophy.
• Supervise nursing personnel and support management in daily operations.
• Facilitate patient placement and triage with staff across units.
• Help with staff orientation, integration and education of new employees.
• Evaluate quality of care and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Nursing

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care and activities of assigned personnel. Ensures compliance with the directives, policies, applicable laws and regulations. Supports and implements the Nursing Department and Hospital goals and objectives. Coordinates patient flow and assesses appropriate staffing levels throughout the hospital.

Job Duties

Effectively communicates and incorporates the Nursing and Organization's vision, goals, and initiatives at the unit and department level consistent with Magnet philosophy and environment. Supports Managers as they supervise assigned personnel within Nursing. Assists with the orientation, integration and education of new employees. Facilitates patient placement with triage and prioritization of patient bed assignment in collaboration with Patient Placement and patient care department staff members. Participates in the formulation of nursing policies and goals as well as policies affecting other departments. Communicates and interprets policies, procedures and regulations to patients, visitors and staff members. Facilitates implementation of policies and procedures. Promotes and supports positive guest relations. Assigns nursing personnel, as necessary, for increased acuity, changes in patient acuity and call-offs based on patient census, unit acuity and volume. Supports staffing office as it relates to financial and quality outcomes. Supports Operations Managers as the resource model for Clinical Coordinators, Registered Nurse Career Enhancement Program nurses, Charge Nurses and other hospital personnel in the advancement of their management skills. Serves as administration representative and communicates pertinent patient care activities and information to Administrator on call and appropriate personnel for problem solving and resolving issues. Follows up on adverse, serious and sentinel events occurring during the evening, night and weekend shifts. Ensures proper documentation. Ensures patient and family concerns are investigated and addressed appropriately by the appropriate personnel. Evaluates quality of care administered in assigned areas, makes rounds, and assures timely communication of significant operational issues. Serves as a clinical resource assisting nursing personnel in assessing patient and family needs, obtaining equipment and patient care items as necessary, and to answer questions and solve problems within the department and the institution. Demonstrates transformational leadership in maintaining a Magnet Culture. Encourages new knowledge, innovations and improvements using evidence based practice and research in patient care. Follows up and ensures proper documentation on sentinel occurring on all shifts. Works in collaboration with the operations managers and nursing education department to support staff member's needs on all shifts. Addresses employee grievances according to the grievance procedures as applicable to the facility location.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Benefits of working at Geisinger

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health

Education

Enrollment in Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Required), Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)

About Geisinger

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as an’s

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.