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Good Shepherd Health Care is seeking an RN Unit Supervisor to coordinate daily clinical operations and support safe, patient-centered care on the unit. This role works with unit leadership and interdisciplinary teams to ensure staffing, patient flow, and regulatory readiness.
Qualified candidates will hold an Oregon RN license (BLS, ACLS, PALS) and have 3 years of nursing experience; BSN preferred. The position emphasizes staff development, quality improvement, and strong communication in a
Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits!
Min $103977.41 Max $176,890.14
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Definition of Position:
The RN Unit Supervisor (RUS) assists the Department manager in coordinating the nursing aspect of patient care for specific nursing departments. Coordinates day-to-day clinical operations of the units in collaboration with unit leadership and interdisciplinary team to support safe, efficient, high-quality patient care. Supports staffing coordination, patient flow, regulatory readiness, staff education, and performance improvement activities. Serves as a clinical resource for staff, helps monitor compliance with policies, standards, and departmental processes, and supports communication across departments. Provides direct and indirect patient care as needed within the Registered Nurse scope of practice and performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Preferred: BSN in nursing, certificate in a specialty area.
Licenses/ certifications/ registrations
Required: Current RN license in the State of Oregon, BLS, ACLS, PALS.
Preferred: NA
Experience
Required: 3 years of nursing experience.
Preferred: Previous leadership, educator, and/or quality experience.
Other
Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Possesses knowledge of the scope and complexity of the patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well-being served by the hospital. Mathematical computational skills, able to communicate therapeutically. Self-motivated, responsible, role model, well-organized. Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
Physical Requirements
The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.
Working Conditions
This position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.
40 Hours USD $103,977.41/Yr. USD $176,890.14/Yr. 01-3120 Intensive Care Day