Nurse Supervisor

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.Department: General Surgery (6-S) FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Nights Position Summary: Work under the general nursing process while using independent judgment to assign nurses, technicians and nursing care to assigned patients.Designate shift and schedule assignments, call in staff, send staff home and monitor attendance.Provide clinical leadership for nursing and technician staff.Ensure adequate staff to meet patient census.Supervise staff and patient care delivery on designated shift, and serve as a clinical resource for staff.Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care.Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures.Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.Detailed responsibilities: STRATEGIC INITIATIVEActive participation in nursing strategic initiatives such as quality improvement and monitoring, TJC compliance, Magnet Recognition, recruitment and retention of staff and patient and employee satisfaction SHARED GOVERNANCESupport and implement the UNMH shared governance model INDEPENDENT JUDGMENTUsing independent judgment assign nursing personnel and staff to specific patients ASSIGNMENTDesignate shift and schedule assignments; assign duties in accordance with the plan of care, patient needs, and within the scope of staff qualifications and licensure/certification/registry ACCOUNTABILITYSupervise and direct staff providing patient care; accountable for care provided to patients on assigned shift LIAISONAct as liaison as necessary between physicians, staff, patients, families, and other departments to promote and facilitate communication, problem solving, decision-making, crisis intervention, resource utilization, and conflict management SUPERVISIONDevelop efficient organizational structure.Supervise employees and select, terminate, train, educate, correct deficiencies, perform appraisals, issue discipline, counsel, schedule work assignments; encourage staff teamwork and growth initiatives ROLE MODELAct as a clinical resource and role model for department personnel DELEGATIONDelegate and monitor completion of duties according to departmental and Hospitals policies PATIENT CAREDeliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required POLICIESWork within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies CARE PLANWork in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching TESTS AND PROCEDURESAssist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained PARTICIPATIONParticipate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel EMERGENCY MEASURESAssist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients MEDICAL RECORDSEnsure that patient medical records contain necessary information INQUIRIESAnswer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy MEDICATIONAdminister medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings ENVIRONMENTMaintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards DEVELOPMENTEnhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops PATIENT SAFETY 1Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols PATIENT SAFETY 2Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes PATIENT SAFETY 3Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk PATIENT SAFETY 4Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner PATIENT SAFETY 5Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right" Qualifications Education: Essential: Program Graduate Nonessential: Bachelor's Degree Education specialization: Essential: Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate Nonessential: Nursing Experience: Essential: 2 years directly related experience Nonessential: Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Credentials: Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM Nonessential: Nationally Certified in area of specialty Physical Conditions: Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. xhyhwjd Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.Working conditions: Essential: Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Subject to an annual contract and performance appraisal Department: Registered Nurse