Supervisor Pre-Admissions RN

Oversees the nursing care operations for all patients of a particular unit during assigned shifts. Provides guidance to nursing staff and oversees patient admissions and discharges. Provides continuing healthcare and education to patients and families to help them achieve their optimal level of health. Schedule: 4x10 hour shifts | Days TBD

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Provides oversight of the department, delegating responsibilities to nursing staff and assisting with coordination of patient care for the patients’ surgical experience. Leads development and implementation of unit plan when expected demand exceeds expected capacity. Assures departmental assignments are made according to established criteria, policy, and procedure. Provides supervision to the nurses regarding the specific plan to be coordinated for the patients. Works together with nurses in order to decide an optimal care plan, specific to the needs of the individual patients. Ensures all the processes and procedures that are being followed in the respective units are under the set protocols. Promotes the efficiency of the respective unit and makes contributions to the development of different procedures adopted during the coordination, care and treatment of patients. Promotes coordination between the different working members and monitors activities taking place within the unit. Assures positive customer relations are maintained with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital personnel across the organization. Initiates action to prevent, minimize, and/or correct risk(s) to the patient, family, or hospital employee. Manages situations and/or environment to assure that involving risks are addressed appropriately. Assures appropriate utilization of supplies/equipment, human resources, and budget. (staffing, overtime, supply utilization issues, etc.). Assures appropriate information management and documentation using the nursing process in accordance with hospital policy; gives reports to other members of the health care team. Mentors, coaches and conducts role modeling (including positive team leadership) with nurses and other patient care staff. Partners with the Unit Director and Manager in interviewing, training, supervising, competency evaluation, observations, reporting of unsafe practice, non-compliance with nursing policies, providing timely advice, assistance and direction across the unit. Assesses the performance of nursing staff and provides guidance when needed and completes in the performance based evaluation process. Provides daily patient care and pre-admission testing phone calls. Recognizes complexities in patients’ condition and responds appropriately by informing physicians of any changes in patients’ progress, condition or medicinal needs. Assists with the recruiting of new staff members. Conducts orientation and training to the newly recruited staff in collaboration with the nurse educator. Provides for timely orientation and mentoring of new employees for specialty area. Maintains "The Joint Commission" standards on an ongoing basis and assists in unit responsibilities for readiness for Joint Commission visits. Serves on hospital or system committees as assigned; maintains two-way communication between unit staff and assigned committee. Serves as a resource for staff and physicians for day-to-day issues. Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to perform a multi-tasked role as a leader, an educator and organizer. Ability to demonstrate clinical competence in providing patient and family education as well as assisting the physician in the delivery of care. Ability to apply knowledge of all ages and developmental levels to care given. Ability to communicate concisely with patients, families and staff; collaborate with other members of the health care team to enhance care. Ability to make assessments and problem solve. Ability to complete and review patient documentation in a thorough and concise manner, in whatever mode is necessary. Ability to work in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergencies and stressful situations. Ability to independently manage multiple priorities. Ability to utilize a variety of computer programs to manage work; familiarity with Windows and Office programs. Working knowledge of using a personal computer and electronic medical records.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Registered nurse who is a graduate of an accredited school with a current state nursing license required. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a hospital setting required. CPR certified required. ACLS and PALS certified within 6 months of employment required. Prior working knowledge of using a personal computer and electronic medical records. On-call (continuously or rotationally) to provide support required. Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing preferred. Minimum of 2 years of supervisory nursing experience preferred. Pediatric experience preferred.

OTHER DUTIES

Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization. Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT Requires moving, lifting a minimum of 50 pounds of force occasionally (34-66%) and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects (0-33%). Possesses audible acuity necessary for assessing patients through phone contact. Possesses visual acuity necessary for using computer and for reading charts, forms, communications, and patient assessments. Subject to inside environmental conditions; protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boys Town