Nursing Supervisor

Emergency Department SupervisorFull Time Shift: Monday–Friday. Occasional weekend coverage may be required based on operational needs. The Emergency Department Supervisor provides leadership support as part of the unit management team, supporting the Nurse Manager in their responsibility for the development, implementation, and evaluation of care provided on the patient care department(s), consistent with the established strategic plan, goals and objectives for Patient Care Services. The Unit Supervisor carries out the day-to-day operations plan of the department, under the direction of the Nurse Manager and/or Director. The Unit Supervisor serves as a clinical resource to other healthcare team members on the designated unit. May assume a patient care assignment based on department needs. The Unit Supervisor coordinates unit management activities and department staff development in conjunction and collaboration with the Nurse Manager and/or Director.At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.LeadershipIf serving in a charge RN role, evaluates daily staffing needs. Collaborates with others in the leadership team to facilitate adjustments that meet the department needs.Commits to the hours needed to achieve outcomes and develop others to assure round-the-clock leadership. Requires flexibility with hours worked and shifting priorities as the environment changes.Serves as a resource in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care in the clinical departments.Assists in creating a positive work environment that contributes to safe and positive clinical outcomes.Assists with providing a thorough and adequate orientation program for new staff and student interns.Assists with competency training and continuing education programming to ensure staff development needs are met for the department.Participates in department and hospital shared governance infrastructure and performance improvement activities.Incorporates the St. Luke's Hospital's Comfort/C.A.R.E. Professional Practice Model into their daily nursing practice.Effective CommunicationFollows up on patient concerns in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Notifies Nurse Manager or appropriate designee of any concerns that have the potential to escalate or lead to Risk Management concerns.Builds trusting, collaborative relationships with staff, peers, providers and administration to advance the core patient business strategy.Supports and empowers staff to act with appropriate responsibility for the work processes and work environment of which they are a part. Evokes in staff a sense of ownership of and accountability for their work. As well as stimulate staff to continuously improve their performance.Professional Development of Team MembersSupports a thorough and adequate orientation program for new staff and student interns.Supports the adequate competency training and continuing education programming is done to meet identified staff development needs.Supports department and hospital shared governance infrastructure and staff engagement.QualificationsCompletion of an accredited nursing programBe expected to obtain BSN degree within 3 years of accepting position.Maintains skills and requirements as outlined in the RN and Charge Nurse position descriptionsPossess current RN licensure in the State of Iowa or compact stateMaintains current BLS, PALS, TNCC, and ACLS certifications.Successful completion of CPI TrainingWrites, reads, speaks, and comprehends fluent EnglishAbility to lead and participate in multidisciplinary teamsAbility to direct others and to exercise judgment in problem-solving scenariosPossess a comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice and an expanded knowledge of current clinical and specialized patient care concepts.Possess a broad and varied knowledge base that is continually enhanced through self-directed study and participation in educational opportunities.Ability to successfully complete basic computer course through in-hospital training; develops and maintains necessary computer skills including Word and Excel.Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position