RN Supervisor, Scranton Rehab Hospital (Call-in, Evenings & Nights)

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services in Scranton, PA is seeking a committed RN Shift Supervisor to oversee nursing operations and staff. This role is pivotal in delivering quality patient care and ensuring the smooth running of the nursing department.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing license, five years of rehabilitation experience, and strong administrative skills. The position involves supervising staff, organizing training programs, and managing patient care comprehensively.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as a Registered Nurse in rehabilitation.
• Possession of a current Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania.
• Demonstrated administrative ability and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Nursing Department staff and clinical duties.
• Organize educational programs for nursing staff.
• Assess patient data and provide necessary care.

Skills

Supervisory capabilities

Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing Services and/or the Assistant Director of Nursing Services, the RN Shift Supervisor is responsible for all administrative and professional working policies pertaining to this section; organizing or participating in educational programs; and delegating responsibilities to assure that clinical duties and unit activities are completed in order to provide quality patient care. The Shift Supervisor may assume supervision of the Nursing Department in the absence of the AVP Nursing/the Director of Nursing Services and the Assistant Director of Nursing Services.

The RN Shift Supervisor must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit—adolescent through geriatric. The RN Shift Supervisor must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the populations served by the hospital; and to provide the care needed as described in the Nursing Department's policies and procedures.

Type of supervision exercised: full. Jobs reporting to this position: Nursing Department Staff.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• CRRN preferred.
• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing or equivalent work experience preferred.

Work Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years work experience as a Registered Nurse in a rehabilitation setting required.

Special Employment Requirements

• Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners required.
• Must have demonstrated administrative ability, supervisory capabilities and reliability.
• Working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records.
• CPR certification must be obtained and maintained.
• Clearances required: PA State Police criminal history check, PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse Central Register (Childline), PA Department of Human Services FBI fingerprint clearance and PA Department of Aging FBI fingerprint clearance (if applicable).

Physical Demands

• Moderate Work: duties require exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally (approx. 10-33% of shift) and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently (approx. 33-66% of shift).
• Position involves bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting (occasionally in strained positions) throughout shift.
• Position requires ability to transport self throughout facility.

Accident or Health Hazards

• Occasional exposure to blood and body substances.
• Exposure to needle sticks possible.

Working Conditions

• Works in a well-lit nursing unit, which includes: nurse’s station, patient rooms, treatment areas, etc.