Nursing Supervisor - Med Surg

Responsibilities

• Supervises, assesses, plans, coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates patient care and staff development;
• Determines and maintains unit or program needs and standards (using nursing process and evidence-based information).
• Affirms responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission, and critical goals of the organization into their job performance.
• Affords assistance to the Clinical Director in the management of the unit's assigned staff and patient population.
• Provides direct patient care according to needs of the unit/program and collaborates with physicians in executing the medical plan of care.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, financial stewardship by being accountable for the financial integrity around development and maintenance of department budget.
• Serves as a resource to others, including staff, patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and visitors to improve the patients experience, clinical outcomes and promote a healthy work environment.
• Teaches patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries, explains post-treatment and home care needs; diet, nutrition, and exercise programs; and self-administration of medication and therapy.
• Facilitates inter/intra departmental collaboration, communications and promotes problem solving.
• Participates in policy revisions and committees applicable to department.
• Participates in the creation, implementation, and follow-up of goals and action planning related to unit.
• Contributes to the recruitment and retention of talented staff through positive role-modeling, fostering peer relationships, staff education, and participating in preceptor and/or mentor programs thereby creating an environment for quality practice.
• Coordinates educational and professional activities as they relate to department/unit needs.
• Regularly rounds with physicians, patients, or families to facilitate quality practice and improve the patient experience.
• Utilizes the nursing process and evidence-based practice to provide patient care and evaluate the patient’s plan of care.
• Initiates and supports quality improvement initiatives and utilizes resources effectively and efficiently.
• Directs staff in the application of the nursing process.
• Provides direction, coordinates patients care, promotes, and enhances independent functioning among employees.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN, BScN) from an accredited NLN/CCNE institution.
• Licenses and Certifications: Legally licensed to work as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona. All staff who have direct responsibility for the care of stroke patients, please refer to the addendum for stroke specific education requirements.
• Experience: 2 years Registered Nurse (RN); 3 years Registered Nurse (RN); Preferred 3 years Registered Nurse (RN).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN, BScN) from an accredited NLN/CCNE institution.
• Licenses and Certifications: Clinical Other\BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS Healthcare Provider Training Course; Nursing\RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure State Licensure - Required.
• Experience: 2 years Registered Nurse (RN); 3 years Registered Nurse (RN); Preferred 3 years Registered Nurse (RN).