Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Acute Supervisor - Full Time

Job Description:

The acute care supervisor will perform responsibilities under the direction of accountable nurse leadership. Assess, direct, manage and evaluate the delivery of nursing care and patient support services to achieve a specified standard of care and quality metrics for a designated patient population. Ensures streamlined patient care delivery systems, which promote smooth patient transitions across the continuum. Responsible for effective fiscal and operational management and maintains optimum patient care unit systems, including staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and communication. This position collaborates in the development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Works with the accountable manager to ensure staff orientation, education, development and evaluations are completed.

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage day-to-day nursing operations ensuring appropriate staffing levels, delegating tasks, and providing guidance to maintain high-quality patient care
• Ensure that the unit adheres to healthcare regulations, hospital policies, and accreditation standards, while promoting best practices for patient safety and care quality
• Overseeing and managing performance and evaluation of registered nurses and patient care support staff
• Act as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, patients and families, ensuring clear communication and collaboration to optimize patient outcomes

Educational Requirements:

• BSN or BAN from an accredited school or college of nursing within 3 years of hire. ​

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years previous RN experience

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment
• Basic cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month

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Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.

Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.

Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, 7 ambulance services, 27 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Job Location: St Marys Hospital - Detroit Lakes

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Hours Per Pay Period: 64

Compensation Range: $44.34 - $66.51 / hour

FTE: 0.8