Dialysis RN Supervisor - Full Time, Day Shift

Job Description

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Job Summary

Schedules, leads, and coordinates the daily activities of a defined unit on an assigned shift. Oversees the delivery of optimal, safe, quality nursing care and regulatory compliance while providing leadership to staff by being an effective resource, role model, mentor, and change agent for their assigned department. Positively influences the quality and delivery of patient care. Directs and oversees a team of nurses and support staff, ensuring adherence to appropriate federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, adherence to policies and accepted nursing protocols and procedures. Coordinates services with other patient care units to ensure patient flow and provides direct specialty nursing services and patient care as appropriate. Assists department Manager in accomplishing unit and organizational goals. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Five years' technical experience: Preferred
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• Clinical specialty and/or nursing administration certification: Preferred
  
  

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required
  
  

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with entire care team to meet needs of patient and family through continuum of care. Intercedes as a patient advocate. Coordinates nursing care with other healthcare disciplines and assists in integrating services across the continuum of care. Consults with staff to validate their decisions, care plans, patient education, plan and interpretation of hospital policies and procedures, assists staff with prioritization. Proactively addresses patient/family, physician, staff and other team member concerns and focuses on finding solutions and achieving understanding and mutually desirable outcomes. Maintains continuous oversight of the unit and patient’s conditions through making rounds and discussion with nurses and physicians.
• Actively participates in hiring, promotion, and discipline of employees. Assumes responsibility for staffing and scheduling personnel. Completes performance evaluations for all shift employees. Contributes to the professional growth and development of staff on the unit through education. Prioritizes patient care needs/staffing assignments on an ongoing basis, making adjustments as needed to maintain patient safety. Makes assignments based upon competency and experience of the nurse. Provides clinical direction to staff and evaluates the level of care provided by the unit nursing staff.
• Consistently meets all regulatory and hospital requirements. Conducts rounds/audits to ensure compliance with required standards. Communicates findings to Nurse Manager and works together on any corrective actions.
• Provides administrative support to the Nurse Manager.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.