Overnight Nursing Supervisor

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

• 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; answer daily clinical problems and questions generated by nursing staff and other team members
• Act as a clinical resource and role model for nursing staff
• Monitor care of patients with wounds, anticoagulants, seizures
• Report pertinent clinical information to the Director of Nursing
• Coordinate the admission process as needed; on the 11–7 shift, conduct all aspects of admission including insurance pre-certification and be directly responsible for the discharge summary process
• Supervise nursing staff on the assigned shift; make rounds to all nursing units twice per shift; obtain shift report from units and relay pertinent information to the next shift
• Complete staff performance evaluations; manage staffing schedules and daily unit staffing
• Interact with managed care and all insurance entities as necessary
• Enter admissions, discharges, transfers and service changes in the Hospital Information System
• Activate fire and disaster plans; review staff timecards in EZ Labor and time accruals for accuracy
• Work with Security to ensure safety of patients and staff; oversee emergencies; facilitate 302 petitions and emergency transfers
• Complete supervisory report and check 24-hour census for accuracy
• Ensure all staff members participate in mandated training
• Attend all mandated training and comply with current hospital safety and infection control policies
• Maintain a professional, cooperative, courteous and respectful demeanor in all interactions with patients, visitors and other employees
• Answer telephone calls promptly and professionally, stating “Eagleville Hospital,” your name and department
• Assist 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
• Assist with orientation of new employees and ensure training specific to employee job duties
• Participate on appropriate committees and task forces; lead and coordinate patient care monitoring as required
• Support quality improvement activities