Nursing Supervisor

Responsibilities Provides administrative, operational, and clinical responsibilities for all services in the facility on evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Serves as the clinical resource person on patient care and services; acts as the patient care representative; collaborates with medical staff, ancillary support, and clinical services to ensure optimal patient care services and environmental conditions at all times. Notifies Administrator‑On‑Call of serious issues, incidents, and internal and external disasters. Supervises patient care through verification of the use of the nursing process according to established nursing practices and patient care standards and provides direction and guidance to facilitate the nursing process. Ensures appropriate intervention is demonstrated in all situations, e.g., deterioration of patient condition, disruptive behavior, equipment malfunctions, etc. Serves as off‑shift patient care representative; listens to patient or patient family members' issues, documents and complaints, and investigates if required. Conducts rounds of all patient care areas and defines expectations for accurate reporting with emphasis on high‑acuity patients. Collaborates throughout off‑shift with support services, emergency, admitting, and clinical services to coordinate clinical patient care or environmental needs. Follows through to ensure patient's needs, as well as environmental and safety‑related issues, are resolved. Education Associate's Degree Nursing required Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred Master's Degree Nursing preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts License] - required Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - preferred Experience Clinical nursing experience 5-7 years required Lead nursing experience 2-3 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong organizational and problem‑solving/issue‑resolution skills. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, working with a broad patient population. Ability to anticipate challenges and develop and implement strategies for addressing them. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all professional and support staff. Proven ability to work independently. Strong leadership abilities to provide guidance, mentorship, and education to others. Equal Opportunity and Disability Accommodation Statement Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr