Supervisor Nursing - Specialty Hospital LTACH
JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Supervisor at The Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating daily patient/resident care activities in the clinical environment. They act as the highest-ranking on-site leader in the absence of other administrative/clinical leaders for the service/location.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Oversees 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, 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.
CONTRIBUTES TOWARDS 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.
DELIVERS QUALITY CARE
Ensures competency-based care is provided through ongoing supervision and evaluation of staff.
Recognizes and responds to actual or potential events to ensure patient/resident safety.
Recommends systems improvements.
Demonstrates evidence-based decision making when addressing practice changes.
Provides handoff clinical report at the end of each shift.
Analyzes, reviews and provides feedback for event reporting during the shift.
DEVELOPS AND ENHANCES PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL
Demonstrates a willingness to learn, grow and seek new and innovative opportunities.
Coordinates and/or provides learning experiences for professional development of staff.
Reviews professional publications.
Participates in professional societies/organizations.
PROMOTES HEALTHY WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Promotes patient/resident safety through a Just Culture in the workplace.
Complies with policies and procedures, rules and regulations governing environment of care and patient safety.
Applies quality improvement techniques to improve deficiencies.
Reviews and revises policies, procedures and standards of care including appropriate references.
Demonstrates knowledge of responsibilities in an emergency situation and conducts drills (Code Blue, Fire, Internal Disaster, Bomb Threat, Priority Alert).
COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
Maintains compliance with professional, regulatory and governmental standards of care.
Maintains HIPAA Compliance.
Remains current in nursing and management knowledge and skills.
Develops leadership skills in areas of responsibility.
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).