RN House Supervisor PRN 7a

Vaughan Regional Medical Center; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL is seeking a Nursing Service Manager to oversee staffing, policy implementation, and safe patient care across scheduled shifts. This role collaborates with leadership to ensure adherence to hospital philosophy and patient care standards.

The manager will guide nursing staff, coordinate scheduling, and participate in safety programs, with emphasis on continuous improvement and effective communication across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BSN preferred.
• Licensed Registered Nurse with active state license.
• Minimum two years post-graduate acute care hospital experience.
• Two years medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in appropriate clinical care areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interprets hospital policy and state law related to nursing service.
• Evaluates and formulates policies, procedures, and decisions for the nursing service.
• Participates in hospital safety procedures and programs.
• Manages guidance and counseling for shift personnel.
• Evaluates and reviews nursing service records and staffing.
• Coordinates nursing service activities through charge nurses.
• Maintains orientation programs for new employees.
• Assists in supervising in-service education and reporting outcomes.

Skills

Independent work

Empathy

Communication skills

English proficiency

Detail oriented

Clinical judgment

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Patient care knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Job description

Description

Join

Join Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, a 175-bed, Joint Commission–accredited community hospital that serves as a critical healthcare hub in the region. Vaughan delivers a full complement of hospital services, including emergency care, to the Black Belt area of southern Alabama. As part of ScionHealth, Vaughan combines system strength with strong local impact so that you can make your mark where your work truly matters.

Job Summary

Responsible for personnel, management, and coordination of nursing service activities for the scheduled working shift, in accordance with established philosophy, objectives, and policies of the hospital to ensure safe, efficient, and therapeutic patient care. Relates effectively with other shifts for continuity of care and, in the absence of the Director of Nursing Services, takes charge.

Essential Functions

• Assists in interpreting hospital policy and state law as related to the nursing service.
• Assists in evaluating and formulating the policies, procedures, decisions, and solutions related to the nursing service.
• Participates in hospital safety procedures and programs.
• Manages guidance and counseling activities for personnel of the designated shift.
• Evaluates and recommends changes in nursing service records.
• Responsible for all activities, nursing care, and the execution of nursing and hospital policies of scheduled shift.
• Responsible for informing the Director of Nursing Services of nursing activities, needs, problems, and unusual events.
• Recommends the purchase of supplies and equipment required for the nursing service.
• Coordinates activities of the nursing service through charge nurses.
• Continuously reviews nursing staffing patterns, checks attendance, and revises the daily staff schedule as necessary.
• Evaluates and reviews employees’ performance against written standards for each position; approves or rejects salary change recommendations.
• Makes recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services to hire, promote, suspend, and terminate nursing service employees.
• Maintains and assists in orientation programs for new employees.
• Assists in supervising the in-service education program and follows up to evaluate effectiveness and to determine the need for revision of methods and materials.
• Investigates and reports complaints.
• Makes routine nursing service checks on personnel, time cards, equipment, materials, supplies, etc.
• Initiates and approves orders for repairs.
• Responsible for environmental control, including infection control.
• Exercises independent judgment and initiative.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Ability to function independently, and as part of a team.
• Empathy for the needs of patients
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate through spoken and written English
• Detail oriented, with ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to apply sound judgment with clinical skills for optimal patient care.
• Demonstrates flexibility by accepting and supporting changes in work assignments as related to department and patient needs.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in working with all ages and patient populations.
• Knowledge of appropriate equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse
• Current State RN license required

Experience

• Minimum two years post-graduate acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Minimum two years medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Experience preferred in appropriate clinical care areas.