Nurse Supervisor- Health Care

Nursing Supervisor

The Nursing Supervisor works directly with the Manager and other members of the leadership team providing supervisory coverage to the nursing unit and other patient care areas. The Supervisor works to develop nursing staff including education, competency, performance evaluation and correction, and resolution of issues related to patient safety and customer service. The Supervisor must be knowledgeable regarding hospital and nursing policies and procedures and be able to practice independent judgement.

Bachelors of Science in Nursing + 2 years nursing experience OR Associates of Science in Nursing + 4 years of nursing experience.

Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

State criminal background check, and federal, if applicable, as required for state department of health (e.g. Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Two (2) years nursing experience

Responsible for providing performance feedback to assigned staff to include, but not limited to: Performance Appraisals, formal and informal coaching, and Performance Improvement Plans (PIP).

Conducts monthly staff meetings to communicate information, to develop departmental goals, to solve patient care and departmental problems, and to encourage cooperative, collaborative relationships and promote team efforts.

Schedules and adjusts staffing to meet patient care needs considering staff competency, established standards and regulatory requirements.

Inform manager/director of budgetary needs and exercise proper stewardship through the appropriate use of supplies, equipment, and personnel. Flexing of staff schedules to maintain budget based on fluctuations of patient census and productivity.

Maintains and reports departmental information and statistics for administrative and regulatory purposes meeting the required time standards.

Assist manager/director in the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, standards of care and practice for the department regarding budget and financial issues.

Follows hospital, state and federal guidelines for ensuring safe environment for workers, patients and public. Maintains and monitors staff compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control.

Ensures the facilities and equipment for department services is maintained to promote comfort, efficiency and safety for patients and staff.

Provides clinical services consistent with licensure when necessary to ensure unit/department is operating efficiently and effectively.

Communicates and interacts with patients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff and the public in general in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for the individuals' need(s).

Remains current and responsive to changes in healthcare delivery, standards established by professional organizations, regulatory and accrediting bodies and the needs of the organization.

Assists manager/director in developing and implementing processes to assess and improve the services provided and compliance with regulatory requirements. Reports results to appropriate administrative levels.

Participates, encourages and facilitates the participation of staff, in hospital-wide process improvement efforts as needed.

Responsible for oversight and processing of staff payroll and PTO request.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Waterproof Shoe covers, prn; Lead Apron, prn; Laser Glasses, prn.

Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 11-12 hour shift. Able to ambulate, position, turn and pull up self-assisting adult patients.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of this job the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk or electrical shock, risk of radiation and infectious/blood borne diseases. May be required to travel between facilities/buildings. May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries and death.

Excellent customer service skills

Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center: 72 BMC Nursing Operating Room

Address: 2500 Hospital Drive Martinsburg West Virginia

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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