RN Nurse Supervisor

Overview

Works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or Nurse Managers and assumes responsibility for the smooth and effective operation of the hospital in the absence of the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing. Assists team members in the interpretation and application of facility policy. Coordinates the provision of appropriate staffing levels and resources for quality patient care. Makes rounds throughout the facility to assess facility operations and respond effectively to situations that arise.

What You Will Do

• Able to delegate and prioritize tasks to facilitate quality patient care and ensure all patient care needs are met.
• Able to recognize and respond to emergency situations.
• Recognizes and reports variances and provides resolutions.
• Investigates nursing errors, complaints concerning nursing care, patient/visitor accidents and counsels personnel at the time of occurrence or when error is discovered as appropriate.
• Demonstrates positive nursing leadership skills through supportive behaviors that include developing/educating staff on policies/procedures/best practices/strategic goals.
• Directs the administration and operation of the hospital efficiently, effectively and in a professional manner.
• Notifies administrator on-call/management team appropriately as directed by hospital procedure.
• Rounds on all units and provides assistance in planning nursing care and evaluating effectiveness of care, problem solving, interpreting nursing policies and patient room assigning.
• Demonstrates good judgment in staffing/patient care needs and makes good decisions related to communication and documentation.
• Accurately completes required documentation consistent with RHS standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Registered Nurse (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree, Nursing (Preferred)
• Experience: Acute Care (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) (Required), CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)