RN - Unit Supervisor - 4th Floor - University Hospital

USA Health Nursing Position

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Develops a staffing schedule based on skill mix/unit needs
• Performs staffing assessments and makes adjustments as needed
• Assists the Nurse Manager in completing annual performance evaluations
• Evaluates departmental policies and procedures on an annual basis and ensures compliance with current regulations
• Collaborates with the Nurse Manager and Unit Educator in the development and implementation of educational programs and the maintenance of skills for continued employee development
• Performs payroll functions as directed
• Utilizes a personal computer to access the Hospital Information System
• Assists the Nurse Manager in developing unit goals and objectives and implements standards of care and practice
• Informs Nurse Manager of clinical, management, and personnel issues that impact patient care and require the Nurse Manager's intervention
• Assists with the development and implementation of the unit's Quality Assurance Program
• Assists the staff in providing continuity of care, patient teaching, and discharge planning by acting as liaison between patient, family, physicians, and social worker
• Maintains clinical competency and functions as a staff nurse when needed
• Functions as clinical role model and resource person for staff in dealing with difficult patient care situations
• Assists manager in implementation of new services or programs
• Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families, and healthcare team in person and via telephone
• Maintains accurate and complete records
• Maintains Quality Management and Variance reports
• Responds to digital, voice and overhead pages
• Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict
• Cooperates and helps others and improves the performance of the unit
• Completes all mandatory unit, educational, and hospital requirements
• Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Participates on committees as assigned
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required
• Related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and 3 years professional nursing experience in the area of clinical focus Required
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• ABLS - Advanced Burn Life Support within 1 Year Preferred
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates leadership skills such as the ability to motivate, educate, delegate, and mentor peers and other members of the healthcare team while effectively managing the care of patients and family members.
• Ability to manage the daily operations of multiple practice locations.
• Ability to plan, organizes, supervise and coordinate medical office operations as member.
• The RN demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.
• The RN demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.
• Organization skills with attention to detail.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to creatively solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound organizational skills, capacity to prioritize and multi-task to ensure deadlines are met.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and establish strong relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize deliverables.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of health care compliance with JCAHO, State and Federal regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, most importantly patient financial and health record information in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Ability to provide exemplary customer service for both internal and external customers.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.
• Willingness to learn new skills and continuously improve knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Proficient computer skills are required working with Microsoft and windows based applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively on teams is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.