Supervisor House Registered Nurse

Supervises and coordinates the activities of nursing personnel within the hours of the assigned shift; maintains standards of patient care and manages unplanned events occurring during the shift toward a successful outcome; assists in and makes recommendations to Department Directors in the process of long term discipline, retention, termination, and performance evaluation; assumes responsibility for staff development during the assigned shift in accordance with the staff development plans of the Directors

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

•              Assists in maintaining the Hospital’s and Nursing Service’s philosophy through effective nursing care.

•              Makes staffing adjustments to meet patient care needs.

•              Approves overtime.

•              Controls staff by taking appropriate and corrective action.

•              Immediately investigates patient care incidents.

•              Maintains effective communication with the staff and Nursing Administration.

•              Promotes interdepartmental relationships.

•              Ensures that Nursing Services policies and procedures are followed.

•              Maintains and submits required records and associated reports.

•              Directs and coordinates the functions of subordinates.

•              Coordinates maintenance of safe and satisfactory working conditions for the staff.

•              Maintains a high morale among subordinates by treating staff in a dignified manner, taking appropriate action with the staff and keeping staff informed of matters.

•              Maintains the established pattern of duties, authority, and responsibility.

•              Promotes the proper functioning of line organization.

•              Cooperates with other Departments and provides for coordinated patient care services.

•              Attends meetings as required.

•              Actively participates in in-service and continuing education.

•              Promotes good public relations with patients, visitors and the community.

•              Responds immediately to all crises or calls for assistance as needed.          

•              Other duties as assigned.

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      Required:

• Must have current RN license in the State of Michigan

• Must have had at least two (2) years of nursing experience

• BLS Certification through American Heart or American Red Cross

• ACLSACLS certification within 3 months of accepting position

       Preferred:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing

• Supervisory experience