Unit Supervisor

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital in Louisiana is seeking a Nurse Manager to provide clinical direction and leadership for nursing practices. You will supervise clinical services, coordinate staff education, and work with physicians and hospital leadership to develop and revise policies.

The role emphasizes staff competency, training, and budget management, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care and advancing nursing practice.

Qualifications

• BSN or higher degree required with RN licensure in Louisiana.
• Two years of nursing management experience preferred.
• Proficient with basic computer skills and Microsoft programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical direction and leadership for nursing practices.
• Ensure patient care is consistently delivered and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate, supervise, and manage clinical services, staff education, planning, development, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with physicians and hospital managers on policies and guidelines.
• Ensure staff competency, education, and training.
• Manage budgets.
• Serve as a resource for staff and contribute to advancement of nursing practice.

Skills

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making in complex situations

Independent work & creativity

Attention to detail

Empathy & compassion

Education

BSN

RN licensure in Louisiana

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Nurse Manager will be responsible for:

• Providing clinical direction and leadership for effective management of nursing practices.
• Ensuring patient care is consistently being delivered and all quality standards are being met.
• Coordination, supervision, and management of clinical services, staff education, planning, development, and evaluation
• Collaborating with physicians and other hospital managers and directors in developing and / or revising policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensuring staff competency, education, and training.
• Managing budgets
• Serving as a resource person for staff, developing goals and objectives, and assist in the advancement of nursing practice.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

• Educational Requirements:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN, Masterspreferred
  • Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Louisiana
• Experience Requirements:
  • Two years of nursing management experience preferred
• Skills/Abilities:
  • Basic computer and Microsoft program knowledge
  • Organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
  • Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
  • Possess personal qualities such as kindness, empathy, understanding, respect, good judgment, integrity, loyalty, a sense of humor, and an ability to relate to people in a compassionate manner.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• BLS, ACLS certification within 3 months of start date

JOB RELATED HAZARDS

1. Potential for increase stress levels
2. May encounter communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, and hazardous materials
3. Potential for exposure to combative, violent, and abusive client behaviors
4. Lifting, pushing, and pulling +/- 50 pounds – clients, equipment, supplies