Nursing Supervisor-Weekend Day

About the role

Responsible for supervision of nursing staff on the assigned shift, the nursing care provided and related administrative and professional nursing activities.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: Available to offer direct and indirect clinical support as needed; available by pager to coordinate or intervene in medical/psychiatric emergencies, complex clinical issues or situations; available to answer daily clinical problems and questions generated by nursing staff and other team members; acts as a clinical resource and role model for nursing staff; monitors care of patients with wounds, anticoagulants, seizures; reports pertinent clinical information to the Director of Nursing; coordinates the admission process as needed; responsible for conducting all aspects of admission process including insurance pre‑certification; direct responsibility for discharge summary process.
• Administrative: Supervision of nursing staff on the assigned shift; makes rounds to all nursing units twice per shift; obtains shift report from nursing units and relays pertinent information to the next shift; completes staff performance evaluations; responsible for staffing schedules and daily unit staffing; interacts with managed care and all insurance entities as necessary; enters admissions, discharges, transfers and service changes in the Hospital Information System; activates fire and disaster plans; reviews staff timecards in EZ Labor and time accruals for accuracy; works with Security to ensure safety of patients and staff; oversees emergencies; facilitates 302 petitions and emergency transfers; completes supervisory report and checks 24‑hour census for accuracy.
• Other Duties: Responsible for attending and ensuring that all staff members participate in mandated training; other related duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
• Education / Research / Professional: Assists with orientation of new employees; ensures training specific to employee job duties; participates on appropriate committees and task forces; involved in research and other professional activities; leads and coordinates patient care monitoring as required; supports quality improvement activities; responsible for attending all mandated training; must comply with current hospital safety and infection control policies; maintains a professional cooperative, courteous and respectful demeanor in all interactions with patients, visitors and other employees.
• Customer Service and Satisfaction: Answer telephone calls promptly and professionally, stating to the caller “Eagleville Hospital” your name and department; assisting patients, family members and other customers with concern and empathy; respect patient confidentiality and privacy; communicate with all customers in a respectful and courteous manner.