Nursing Supervisor

Job Summary

Supervises nursing staff, assesses patients' needs, and provides nursing care for patients. Plans and organizes training for unit staff members and participates in guidance and educational programs.

Essential Functions

• Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates designated nursing staff; assigns duties and coordinates nursing services
• Participates in developing nursing protocols and procedures
• Provides continuing education and staff development opportunities for nursing staff
• Assesses patient needs; participates in providing nursing care; ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately
• Maintains patient health care records
• Maintains supply inventory records; orders supplies and equipment, as necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Supervisory skills and ability to evaluate job performance
• Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for work unit
• Time management skills and ability to organize priorities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Must read, write and speak fluent English

Education

• Degree from an accredited school of nursing

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid state Registered Nurse license
• Valid BLS certification

Experience

• Two years of nursing experience in a hospital
• One to two years supervisory/leadership experience