Nursing Supervisor

Children s Specialized Hospital, a member of the RWJBH Healthcare System, is the nation s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to developmental and behavioral issues like autism and mental health. Children's Specialized Hospital is now in its third century of caring for those in need. Our Boards of Trustees, physicians, therapists, nurses, staff, volunteers, and donors remain dedicated to the very ideals of the Hospital's founders and committed to providing the best care possible so that every child who seeks our help reaches their fullest potential.
At 16 different New Jersey locations, our pediatric specialists partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective...so children can achieve more of their goals.

JOB SUMMARY

Assists the Nurse Manager in the responsibility for the quality of nursing care, the management of personnel and management systems on a specific unit on a designated shift.

• Meets expectations of department staff positions as required to meet customer expectations.
• Functions as in-house administrator during shifts. Seeks administrative consultation when appropriate.
• Motivates staff to improve their performance, continuously, leading to improved department performance. Maximizes potential of self and subordinates by supporting professional growth and conducting training and orientation sessions.
• Supports staff and encourages in them a sense of ownership of their work processes. Provides staff the opportunity to provide feedback regarding department and hospital operations.
• Creates an environment that enables the department to fulfill its mission and or exceed its goals.
• Ensures that adequate staff, space, equipment, and other resources are available to provide the department s services. Ensures cost effective and appropriate utilization of resources.
• Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services to meet customer expectations.
• Demonstrates ability to intervene proactively and also problem solve effectively in a wide range of situations / emergencies.
• Consistently appraises clinical performance and learning needs through self evaluation. Exhibits consistent professional behavior and is accountable for actions with regard to professional issues.

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Evidence of interpersonal skill and ability to collaborate with others. Evidence of leadership ability.

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AHA BLS Provider Certification required.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or eligible. If not certified at hire, expectation to receive certification within one year of hire

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Current New Jersey RN license.

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Graduate of National League of Nursing Accredited School of Nursing. Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred. Minimum of at least 2 years pediatric nursing experience.