RN Supervisor- Operating Room

About the role

The Nursing Supervisor works directly with the Manager and other members of the leadership team providing supervisory coverage to the nursing unit and other patient care areas. The Supervisor works to develop nursing staff including education, competency, performance evaluation and correction, and resolution of issues related to patient safety and customer service. The Supervisor must be knowledgeable regarding hospital and nursing policies and procedures and be able to practice independent judgement.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the management of departmental staff through interviews, selection, and orientation.
• Determine appropriate levels of discipline up to and including terminations in collaboration with the manager/director and HR.
• Provide performance feedback to assigned staff through performance appraisals, coaching, and PIPs.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings to communicate information, set departmental goals, resolve issues, and foster teamwork.
• Encourage professional development through in-service education and external programs.
• Schedule and adjust staffing to meet patient care needs, considering staff competency and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and interact professionally with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and staff.
• Maintain and report departmental information and statistics for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, and standards of care for the department.
• Ensure compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control.
• Ensure the facilities and equipment for department services are maintained for patient and staff comfort, efficiency, and safety.
• Provide clinical services as necessary to ensure unit/department efficiency and effectiveness.
• Remain current in healthcare delivery and provide regular education to staff based on accreditation and needs assessments.
• Participate in and facilitate hospital-wide process improvement efforts as needed.
• Process staff payroll and handle PTO requests.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing + 2 years nursing experience OR Associates of Science in Nursing + 4 years of nursing experience.
• Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• State criminal background check, and federal, if applicable, as required for state department of health (e.g. PA DOH, OH DOH, MD DOH, WV DHHR) regulated areas based on physical work location.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
• Two (2) years nursing experience

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Additional Job Description: The Nursing Supervisor works directly with the Manager and other members of the leadership team providing supervisory coverage to the nursing unit and other patient care areas. The Supervisor works to develop nursing staff including education, competency, performance evaluation and correction, and resolution of issues related to patient safety and customer service. The Supervisor must be knowledgeable regarding hospital and nursing policies and procedures and be able to practice independent judgement.

Physical Requirements

• Able to wear latex or vinyl gloves, with frequent changes and hand washing.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Able to bend, stoop, reach, stand and walk for an 11-12 hour shift.
• Able to ambulate, position, turn and pull up self-assisting adult patients.

Working Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing duties of this job the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk or electrical shock, risk of radiation and infectious/blood borne diseases.
• This job may be fast pace.
• May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.
• May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.
• May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries and death.

Skills and Abilities

• Leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills