Nurse Supervisor

Nurse SupervisorPawhuska Hospital, Inc. - Pawhuska, OK 74056OverviewLevel: Experienced Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage: None Category: Health CareDescriptionFull time NIGHT shift 7p-7a **$10,000 sign on bonusPosition SummaryThe Nursing Supervisor is responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of all patients experiencing medically complex conditions, and with rehabilitation and/or wound care needs. The employee is also responsible for the overall direction and supervision of all nursing department personnel during his/her shift. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to carry out the nursing process when providing care, treatment and services to patients. Satisfies the established standards of the nursing practice, supervises, delegates, and coordinates personnel assigned to the unit and patient care. Supervises the interdisciplinary value-focused care management system and assessed outcomes. Teamwork is promoted between physicians and personnel of other departments.Position Summary Expanded:Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, (The Unity Bill) this position is considered a Safety-sensitive position. Safety-sensitive is defined to include any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. Employees working in safety-sensitive roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.QualificationsPosition QualificationsMinimum QualificationsAbility to project a Professional Image.Knowledge of regulatory standards, compliance requirements and hospital policies and procedures.Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.Strong organizational and analytical skills.Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions. (Order entry, data entry).Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.Freedom from illegal use of drugs.Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.Education and/or ExperienceAbility to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for pediatric through geriatric patients.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Required educational levels call for proof at time of hire.Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.Registered Nurse with supervisory experience in long-term acute care or geriatric nursing.Two or more years experience as a RN in acute care is preferred.Completed competency for entry into Drug Room after hours.Licensure/CertificationLicensed as an R.N. in the state of Oklahoma.BLS, PALS and ACLS Certified*Proof of all required License(s) and Certification(s) is due at time of hire.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily.Each category will be assessed on performance measurements of appropriateness, efficiency, effectiveness, and timeliness.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functionsSupervises, coordinates and delegates the delivery of care, treatment and services provided by selected members of the healthcare team. Assesses the value risks, (clinical, perceptual and financial), to minimize the potential impactCommunicates directly with patients, families, medical staff, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members and department heads to coordinate care, treatment and services, improve organization and implementation of patient care to maintain quality of care. Evaluates patient outcomes and revises plan according to changes in patient needsConducts performance improvement activities to monitor performance and to continuously improve quality. Participates in gathering and analyzing data for trends and to institute actions to resolve problems promptly.Develops a comprehensive plan of care and discharge plan based on the nursing assessment and integration of the medical plan utilizing patients family and other health care tam members. Communicates effectively and appropriate to patient, family and other health care providersAssess patients condition, learning needs and family dynamics based on systematic data collection utilizing assessment skills and tools appropriate to the respective practice area.Document timely and accurately the delivery of health care and nursing process in accordance with specific unit standards and hospital nursing policy.Maintains clinical competency (to include age specific) by assuming responsib8ilty for acquiring knowledge and experiences and integrate, as appropriate, into patient care delivery based upon specific patient needs.Participates in orientation and education of personnel and students Access to Pharmacy after hours as required by law. Access limited to following safeguards: 1) successfully completed training and competency provided by Pharmacist 2)access is limited to a set of medications approved by MEC 3) Obtain two (2) signatures upon entry; a pharmacist and an RN and 4) Pharmacist will be available 24 hours a day to answer questions or review medicationsChecks emergency equipmentDemonstrates competency in operation of critical care equipmentDemonstrates procedures related to the use of nursing equipment and supplies.Knows the rationale for the effect of medications and treatments and correctly administer same.Makes patient rounds to assess physical and emotional status and to initiate nursing intervention.Obtains report from nurse being relieved from duty and provides report to nurse coming on duty. Keeps Nursing Unit manager or others as appropriate informed about patients status and related matters. Performs or supervises complete, timely, and accurate documentation of patient care.Performs or supervises administration and documentation of medications, internal nutrition and treatments per physicians order and accurately records all care provided.Performs or supervises review of medication and treatment records for completeness, accuracy in transcription of physician orders and adherence to stop order policy.Responds to patient and family concern, ensures that each concern is documented, and a resolution is initiated.Responsible for planning, organizing and evaluating care interventions and their effect on outcome.