Nursing Supervisor

KVC Health Systems Kansas City, KS 66104, US

$75,000 - $85,000 / year

Nursing Supervisor

💰 $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Minimum Qualifications

Age Requirement:
All employees must be at least 20 years of age.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required from an accredited college or university
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licensure/Certification

Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas
Valid driver’s license required

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of prior experience or training in psychiatric nursing

Preferred Experience/Skills

More than two (2) years of supervisory experience overseeing registered nurses providing psychiatric patient care
Experience utilizing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and electronic medication administration records

Position Summary

The Nursing Supervisor serves as the liaison between the Nursing Department and senior hospital leadership to enhance, improve, and innovate clinical programs. This role ensures the comfort and safety of patients and families in accordance with hospital policies, psychiatric residential treatment policies, and all applicable legal and regulatory standards.

The Nursing Supervisor establishes standards of nursing care and practice as defined by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, the State of Kansas, and KVC Health Systems.

KVC employees are expected to work collaboratively with children, families, community partners, and one another in alignment with KVC values:

The heart of our work is helping people
Our character is built on authenticity and compassion
Family connection drives our culture
Collaboration fuels our improvement
Urgency and innovation mark our approach
Diverse perspectives are key to our progress

Employees are expected to serve as role models, remain solutions-focused, build on strengths, and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Additional duties may be assigned based on qualifications and program development needs.

Provide respectful, inclusive leadership to nursing staff
Demonstrate respect toward colleagues and community stakeholders
Oversee nursing operations and medication administration services for inpatient and/or residential patients
Participate in the administrative on-call rotation
Oversee nurse scheduling
Collaborate with Human Resources to recruit, interview, and hire nursing staff
Train new employees in accordance with KVC standards and state contract requirements
Coordinate pharmacy services and serve as liaison with contract pharmacy
Review and evaluate clinical reports completed by nursing personnel
Participate in infection control committee and surveillance activities
Ensure compliance with standards set by The Joint Commission, Kansas Board of Nursing, and other regulatory bodies
Ensure timeliness and quality of documentation and reporting
Ensure adherence to organizational policies and procedures
Maintain proficiency with KVC technology systems, including EMR and HRIS
Oversee in-service training and ensure completion of required training hours
Assist physicians in educating patients and guardians regarding medication effects and side effects
Provide accurate updates regarding patient progress to the treatment team
Participate in treatment team decision-making
Supervise special treatment procedures delivered to patients

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear
Frequently required to use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
May occasionally sit for extended periods
Regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds
Frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds
Occasionally lift/move up to 75 pounds
Requires close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made as needed.

Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions
Moderate noise level typical of healthcare environments

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