What are the responsibilities and job description for the PATIENT CARE SUPERVISOR-REGISTERED NURSE position at Marshall Health Network?
This is a position for supervisory coverage of the Nursing Department, other patient care areas and the hospital in general. Responsibilities require knowledge of hospital and nursing policies and procedures, allowing independent judgement in their interpretation. The Nursing Supervisor duties include provision of managerial and clinical links between the Nurse Director and in their absence, and the administrator on-call. Additionally, this position will include knowledge of Utilization Review rules and regulations as they assist physicians and staff in assigning admission status.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS :
Responsible to : Director of ICU / ECC
Nature of supervision received : Indirect
Positions directly supervised : Assigned personnel, on shift, in
collaboration with department
directors / coordinators / managers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.
The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.
- Promote the mission, vision, and values of the
- Assess patient care requirements on each unit, by making rounds in the Emergency Department (ED), and all other areas of the hospital (according to departmental need / activity)
- Assess the acuity of care required for the
- Implement staffing plan for shift based on patient acuity, patient census and available
- Serve as a resource to staff for solving clinical
- Assist staff to efficiently utilize staffing resources to meet patient care requirements and other professional
- Provide immediate follow-up, documentation, and communication of incidents to appropriate
- Respond to emergency situations (RRT, Code Blue) and assist as
- Act as a resource in identifying and / or solving administrative / operational problems-
- Anticipate actual / potential problems that may occur on their shift and set shift priorities
- Work collaboratively with nursing and ancillary staff to solve problems in a fair, consistent
- Contact representatives of departments not presently in the hospital for assistance with problem solving, timely and
- Act as a resource, interpret and ensure adherence to Hospital and nursing philosophy, policies, and
- Report to the administrator-on-call significant incidents and problems such as :
unusual patient or family problems or concerns
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING :
Current registered nurse licensure in the state of West Virginia. Working knowledge of assignment of admission criteria (education provided.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)certification or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)certification or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)certification or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
WORK EXPERIENCE :
A minimum of five years of experience in an acute care setting. Critical Care experience preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
Knowledge of nursing services. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations. Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude. Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information. Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.
