Supervisor Nursing
JOB SUMMARY
The Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital has been helping patients recover from complex medical conditions and injuries since 2000. The first long-term acute-care hospital (LTACH) in the region, we help patients who are too medically fragile to transfer to a skilled nursing facility, acute rehabilitation hospital or their home after a hospital stay. In addition to general rehabilitation, our team is renowned for their expertise in ventilator weaning and respiratory care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supervises site operations; strives to achieve organizational and departmental goals and objectives in the area of responsibility.
Acts as a clinical and administrative resource while on duty.
Participates in leading nursing staff including participation in hiring, participating in transitioning and encouraging professional development of each member within their scope of practice.
Schedules nursing staffing requirements based upon acuity, specialty, volumes including budgeted NHPPD.
Fosters staff growth and development.
Communicates through effective written and verbal communication skills.
Aids in implementing plans and strategies to maximize delivery of safe patient/resident care.
Aids in leading actions to achieve departmental goals and objectives in area of responsibility.
Routinely communicates GSRN, site specific information to associates.
PATIENT/RESIDENT CARE
Acts as a clinical resource to multidisciplinary team.
Participates in development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures utilizing evidence-based practice to standardize care.
ACHIEVING DEPARTMENTAL STRATEGIC GOALS
Gathers pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information in coordination with other nursing leaders.
Assists with identifying trends.
Collaborates with Nursing Leadership to review and implement best practices for the unit, and evaluate outcomes.
FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES
Utilizes NHPPD and Acuity as a guide to assign staff to meet the needs of patients/residents.
Aids staff in obtaining supplies, equipment, medication, and transport services for patients/residents as needed to assist in controlling expenses.
Identifies and provides input to Nursing Leaders on work methods that reduce the cost and/or time required to deliver patient/resident care.
Exercises fiscal responsibility for expenditures and understands trends and variances in collaboration with Nurse Managers.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Experience: 2-4 years nursing experience required. Experience from related area of care preferred (Long Term Care, Rehabilitation, etc.). 1-2 years Prior supervisory experience preferred.
Licenses / Certifications: Must have an active registered nurse (RN) license in PA. Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required. For SPECIALTY (LTACH) and Rehabilitation Supervisors - Must obtain ACLS within six (6) months of employment and then maintain certification throughout employment. For PEDIATRICS (PEDS) - PALS certification preferred (must be acquired within first 6 months of employment). Certification in Rehabilitation Nursing preferred (must be acquired within 2-3 years of hire into Supervisor role for rehabilitation hospital). For SPECIALTY - Certification in Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) preferred (must be acquired within 2 years of employment, 1750 hours in direct care of acutely/ critically ill patients, with 875 of those hours accrued in the most recent year preceding application).