Registered Nurse (RN) — Nursing Supervisor — Memorial Regional Medical Center

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Evenings/Nights (United States of America) Memorial Regional Medical Center Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Supervises the clinical and administrative functions of the Hospital through proven management skills during designated tour of duty. Provides leadership and direction to nursing staff, collaborates with physicians and other departments throughout the Hospital, and the community in problem solving and resolution. Combines clinical skills, and organizational and administrative abilities to provide quality patient care through innovation. Employment Qualifications Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a BSN preferred. Must be licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in the State of Virginia. Should have 3-5 years recent clinical experience including work experience in a supervisory role. Must be CPR certified and be able to perform both adult and child CPR in any setting throughout the hospital. ACLS and PALS certifications (Can obtain during orientation) Essential Job Functions Performs hospital rounds to assess and evaluate the quality of patient care and to identify problems and needs in all areas of the facility; implements appropriate follow-up action. Serves as a clinical resource and support to nursing staff by performing patient assessment, inserting IV catheter, NG tube insertion and other patient related treatments and assistance when necessary. Provides assistance to staff in the use of monitoring equipment, IV pumps and other such equipment used in patient treatment. Acts as a resource person if the unit/division is unable to solve a staffing dilemma. Assists staff in utilizing staff to improve productivity and reduce agency usage. Assigns bed placement for emergency admissions, direct admissions and transfers, considering patient comfort and need, unit staffing and workload. Obtains patient status from attending physician on direct admits Initiates appropriate counseling and disciplinary action of employees in the Nurse Manager’s absence in accordance with Human Resources and the Department of Nursing policies; this includes following policy regarding substance abuse. Coordinates and performs patient transport form one area to another to expedite patient movement when needed. Utilizes resources to maintain patient flow and avoid diversion Responds immediately to all codes, Code Atlas and Code Red to assist assess needs and take appropriate actions according to policy. Initiates snow and disaster plans when necessary. Reviews and signs EMTALA forms to assure transfers are documented correctly. Resource for Care Management. Assists with resolving issues of nursing home placement, transportation, adoption and DME on evenings, nights and weekends. Assists staff with accurately reflecting discharge disposition in computer. Communicates with and assists supervisors in Housekeeping with patient flow and housekeeping issues. Priorities bed cleaning in a coordinated effort with the EVS supervisor. Assists as needed to coordinate ancillary services to provide procedures for patients, i.e., Cath Lab, OR, CT, etc. Procures equipment, supplies and patient nourishment in the absence of ancillary personnel. Utilizes Agility tracking for equipment needs. Transports remains to morgue and replaces the code cart. Resolves complaints as expediently as possible, communicating incident and resolution to appropriate management and/or notifying the administrator on-call. Acts as Patient Advocate on off shifts. Utilizes Risk Management as resource in resolving patient care issues. Provides review of protocols for Blood, TB and Flu exposure. Functions in place of Employee Wellness and Infection Control RN on off shifts. Utilizes a problem solving approach when dealing with conflict resolution between staff members, medical staff, visitors or other hospital employees. Serves as administrative resource for staff, physicians, patients, and families in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures. Provides support to families in conjunction with Pastoral Care and Patient Advocates. Notifies appropriate person of unusual hospital occurrence; e.g., patient’s concerns, personnel conflict and any other emergency situations. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and needs of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departmental policies and procedures. Provides Patient Care based on specifics age group in assigned unit: Other Job Functions Assists in preparation and/or presentation of nursing staff performance evaluations as requested. Serves on hospital committees. Attends meetings, workshops, and in-service education to enrich knowledge. Acts as resource for physicians in obtaining temporary privileges. Performs other duties as requested by the Administrative Director or the Chief Nurse Executive. Working Conditions Activities are non-sedentary. May assists in positioning, moving, and transporting patients; may be exposed to abusive, combative people. Applies policies regarding electrical, chemical, radiation, and back safety. The individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood, body fluids, and/or other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions and use personal protective equipment and devices. Utilizes proper body mechanics and applies the policies concerning infection control. Range: Minimum: $43.49 Maximum: $69.58 Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department: House Supervisors - Memorial It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at View email address on click.appcast.io. We believe your best is yet to come. At Bon Secours, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.