Supervisor House Registered Nurse

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Maintains standards of patient care and manages unplanned events occurring during the shift toward a successful outcome.
• Assists in and makes recommendations to Department Directors in the process of long term discipline, retention, termination, and performance evaluation.
• Assists in maintaining the Hospital’s and Nursing Service’s philosophy through effective nursing care.
• Makes staffing adjustments to meet patient care needs.
• Approves overtime.
• Controls staff by taking appropriate and corrective action.
• Immediately investigates patient care incidents.
• Maintains effective communication with the staff and Nursing Administration.
• Promotes interdepartmental relationships.
• Ensures that Nursing Services policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintains and submits required records and associated reports.
• Directs and coordinates the functions of subordinates.
• Captures and coordinates maintenance of safe and satisfactory working conditions for the staff.
• Maintains a high morale among subordinates by treating staff in a dignified manner, taking appropriate action with the staff and keeping staff informed of matters.
• Maintains the established pattern of duties, authority, and responsibility.
• Promotes the proper functioning of line organization.
• Cooperates with other Departments and provides for coordinated patient care services.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Actively participates in in-service and continuing education.
• Promotes good public relations with patients, visitors and the community.
• Responds immediately to all crises or calls for assistance as needed.

Requirements

• Must have current RN license in the State of Michigan
• Must have had at least two (2) years of nursing experience
• BLS Certification through American Heart or American Red Cross
• ACLS Certification within 3 months of accepting position

Preferred

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
• Supervisory experience