Nursing Supervisor- Part Time

Down East Community Hospital Machias, ME 04654, US

Description

Part Time position

One 12 hour day shift and one 12 hour night shift per week

JOB SUMMARY AND SCOPE

Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, the Nursing Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the hospital. They assume responsibility for the coordination of age appropriate patient care activities in the absence of the CNO, utilizing knowledge of standards, policies and procedures outlined for the facility. They coordinate nursing care activities within the nursing services in the absence of the Unit Directors and provide overall management of the facility. They maintain a high degree of confidentiality and support the mission, vision and values of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Promotes good communication, teamwork, professional relationships, and positive attitudes among physicians, staff, and personnel in all departments.
Assesses the quality and appropriateness of patient care on every unit based on adequacy of staffing as related to patient acuity and nursing staff level of competency and age specific care requirements.
Coordinates all aspects of nursing care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Addresses immediate staffing problems in collaboration with charge nurses by assessing patient care needs and reassigning staff as needed.
Manages problem areas in patient care delivery.
Identifies problem areas, encourages staff input and makes recommendations for resolution and reports issues to the Unit Director and/or Chief Nursing Officer as appropriate.
Works in collaboration with the Unit Director/Chief Nursing Officer in developing best practices focusing on patient satisfaction goals.
Maintains competency in professional practice by completion of 100% of annual competency program and departmental educational bucket lists.
Demonstrates decision-making skills by establishing priorities and initiating action.
Exercises cost containment practices and educates the staff in such practices.
Attends department staff meetings and management meetings as scheduled.
Seeks out needed information by staying informed and involved by attending meetings, reading memos, policies, meeting minutes, newsletters, e-mail and other appropriate information in a timely manner.
Demonstrates a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the hospital’s mission, vision and values as well as the service excellence standards while completing all tasks and responsibilities.
Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures.
Reliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet patient demands.
Acknowledges input/feedback on performance from peers, staff, ED Director, Surgical Services Director, MedSurgPeds/OBS Director, and Chief Nursing Officer.
Seeks out needed information by staying informed and involved by attending meetings, reading memos, policies, meeting minutes, newsletters, e-mail and other appropriate information in a timely manner.
Maintains appropriate communication networks.
Sets goals for performance annually.
Other duties as assigned by the Unit Director and/or Chief Nursing Officer that is relevant to the position.

*DECH is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN Preferred
Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Maine or Authorization to Practice pending licensure by endorsement
BCLS
ACLS
PALS
NRP within 6 months of hire
Minimum 4 years acute care experience
Demonstrates clinical proficiency in the age appropriate care of patients using the nursing process
Demonstrates leadership skills with strengths in communications, organization, management of conflict and problem solving
Ability to function independently
Ability to act rapidly and efficiently in emergency situations

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Clinical: Frequently lifts up to 35 pounds independently. Frequently pushes/pulls 100 pounds using mechanical and other assistive devices. Walks, stands, kneels, bends most of the time. Exhibits fine motor skills and manual dexterity necessary to perform the essential job functions of the position. Visual acuity correctable to 20/20. Color vision is necessary. Normal hearing acuity.

EXPOSURE RISK

Exposure Category I: Employee at risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Maintains current knowledge of the hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program.
Develops and implements appropriate quality improvements for the department.
Develops quality initiative projects and the methods necessary for initiating, testing, data collection, analysis, and reporting the effectiveness of the project.
Establishes indicators to monitor departmental service in response to complaints, identified problems, variances, sentinel events, or new services as well as patient outcome oriented indicators for high volume and/or high risk services.
Reports all Quality Improvement activities, measurements and results according to the established reporting structure.
Participates in the annual review of the Quality Improvement/Patient Safety Program.
Participates as a member of functional and/or process improvement team as appropriate to position or requested.
Provides Quality Improvement orientation, training, and continuing education for all departmental staff.
Involves all departmental staff members in the Quality Improvement Program’s plans and processes.
Is accountable for identification and mitigation of risks and hazards within the department.

COMPLIANCE

Adheres to the federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
Adheres to the Compliance Program policies and procedures of Down East Community.
Adheres to all Privacy and Security policies and procedures of Down East Community.
Communicates any concern related to compliance issues to Compliance Officer.
Communicates any concern related to confidentiality issues to the Privacy Officer.
Educate, train, and supervise staff on all related compliance issues.

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