Registered Nurse Supervisor

Job Summary Department: 34534 Carolinas Medical Center - LCH: Nursing: 9P PICU Full time, 40 hours per week, Pay Range: $44.15 - $66.25. Variable shift schedule (6 weeks on days, 6 weeks on nights), weekend and holiday requirements. Sign‑on bonus available for applicants who have not received a bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months. About the Unit The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital is a newly expanded, state‑of‑the‑art 24‑bed unit designed to provide the highest level of critical care for complex pediatric patients. It is a Level1 Pediatric Trauma Center offering advanced services such as ECMO, CRRT & Aquadex, advanced pulmonary support, organ transplant, neurosurgical procedures, hematology‑oncology care, and comprehensive trauma services. Our nurses benefit from ongoing professional development and gain expertise in managing a diverse range of critical conditions, including ARDS, COVID‑19, RSV, hydrocephalus, seizures, sepsis, unstable or new CPAP/BiPAP patients, new tracheostomy care, trauma, transplant, orthopedic, neurosurgical cases, and gastrointestinal and endocrine diseases. The staffing ratio is carefully adjusted based on acuity, with ideal assignments of 1:1, 1:2, or 2:1. The PICU team at Levine Children’s Hospital is a highly skilled and compassionate work‑family dedicated to providing exceptional care and unwavering support to patients and families during their most challenging moments. Job Description Responsible for the direct provision of patient care and for assisting the manager with daily operations, including coordination of patient care/outcomes, allocation of human and fiscal resources, communication, patient throughput, program development and oversight, patient, physician and employee rounding, selection, development, and retention of staff, clinical supervision and performance appraisal, performance improvement activities, service recovery and compliance with regulatory agency requirements. Maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served. Essential Functions Supports the manager utilizing systematic approaches to enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, nursing service administration and delivery of care in the department. Assists with interview, selection, and supervision of nursing personnel in the department. Assists with coordination of communication at regular intervals throughout shifts via staff meetings/huddles to exchange information and promote dialogue with teammates. Collaborates with manager to ensure understanding and compliance with federal and state laws, including healthcare services and practice, while complying with all required regulations and policies. Rounds on patients, teammates, and physicians at prescribed frequencies to gain insight into patient care, employee, and physician satisfaction and appropriateness of patient care and/or department operations. Delegates elements of care to appropriate healthcare workers in accordance with applicable legal or policy parameters or principles. Assists in identifying expected outcomes to provide direction for continuity of care/department operations. Assists in evaluating progress towards goal attainment/achievement of expected outcomes and disseminates information to teammates involved with the care or the situation. Performs nursing care, assists with treatments, therapies, procedures, and administers medications as necessary. Coordinates management of patient flow/throughput and staffing through continuous assessment of volume/acuity needs, utilizing resources available to assist in provision of appropriate staffing resources. Physical Requirements Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds. Must speak and understand English fluently. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Education, Experience and Certifications Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Current RN licensure in appropriate state. BSN required; if not, must be enrolled in a BSN program within one year of hire/transfer date and complete within three years of enrollment. Minimum two years nursing experience preferred. Previous management experience preferred. BLS required per policy guidelines. Appropriate professional certification (clinical or leadership) required within one year of eligibility for professional certification exam. Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required within the department by the nurse leader. Benefits and Compensation Base compensation listed within the pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training. Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, and more based on the role. Incentive pay for select positions. Opportunity for annual increases based on performance. Paid Time Off programs. Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability. Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses. Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave. Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs. Educational Assistance Program. Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on FTE or status (full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.). #J-18808-Ljbffr