Supv Nursing

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Washington Medical Center is seeking a qualified Night Shift Nursing Supervisor to oversee nursing standards and patient care on a 12-hour night shift. The RN will have primary responsibility for unit operations and immediate issue resolution during the shift.

The candidate will bring substantial nursing leadership experience, current Maryland RN licensure, and a BSN (preferred), with at least five years of progressive hospital nursing leadership.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing or substantially equivalent.
• BSN degree preferred.
• Current registration with the MD State Board of Nursing.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in hospital nursing and proven administrative/leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards established at the unit and divisional level while on shift.
• Provide nursing administrative coverage in the absence of managers and directors of nursing.
• Possess line authority for nursing associates during the shift for urgent issues.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing clinical experience

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Education

BSN degree preferred

RN license (MD Board of Nursing)

Job description

NIGHT SHIFT - 12 hr shifts, 8p-8a

Job Requirements

NIGHT SHIFT - 12 hr shifts, 8p-8a The Nursing Supervisor is an experienced Registered Nurse who is, for the duration of a shift, with primary responsibility of maintaining standards established at the unit and divisional level by the nurse manager, and with the authority to modify those standards if in the best interest of the hospital's customers. The supervisor provides nursing administrative coverage in the absence of the managers and directors of nursing, and the hospital's administrative coverage in the absence of administration at a higher level. The supervisor has direct access to support service resources essential to nursing and patient care when the issue requires immediate attention. Has delegated line authority for nursing associates for the duration of the shift for issues requiring immediate attention.

Mission

The mission of Baltimore Washington Medical Center is to provide the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Working Conditions

WOrks inside. may be exposed to bodily fluids. Exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple crisis situations. Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials requiring the observation of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practiced. This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting.

Physical Requirements

Work is heavy. Requires close attention to many details. Standing, walking, and ascending/descending stairs is required 3/5 hours/day, 0-3 hours sitting, bending, lifting and reaching required up to and in excess of one hundred (100) pounds, in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting Policy. Requires hearing and visual acuity 5-8 hours/day.

Qualifications

Work Experience

• Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing or found by the Board to be substantially equivalent to the programs in Maryland
• BSN degree preferred.
• Curren registration with the MD State Board of Nursing
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in hospital nursing and proven administrative/leadership ability required.