Nurse Supervisor at Brown Medicine

Cranston, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

180689.6

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing care, Patient flow management, Staffing coordination, Leadership coaching, Emergency response, Quality assurance, Infection control, Performance evaluation, Clinical supervision, Policy implementation, Incident command, Documentation, Staff development, Resource utilization, Patient advocacy

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Clinical Manager of Nursing Operations, directs and evaluates nursing care and related activities on adult and pediatric nursing units and patient care areas in collaboration with local nursing leadership. Serves as the administrative resource person within the hospital for interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures for all departments as required. All essential functions performed in the position reflect the age-specific needs of the patients. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for: Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals. RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans and directs activities with the Director, Clinical Manager, Assistant Clinical Manager, and/or Charge Nurse to provide optimal nursing care on assigned nursing units. Responds to administrative problems, defines and resolves problems as they arise, or request assistance as required.Plans and directs patient flow and patient placement to provide optimal patient care services through the institution. Works collaboratively with all departments. Responds to patient flow problems on units and in individual points of entry, resolving issues as they arrive. The nursing supervisor maintains a global perspective of hospital operations.In collaboration with unit/department leadership and/or charge RNs, works with staffing specialists to adjust shift staffing in accordance with the ANA staffing standards to ensure adequate patient care on assigned units and subsequent shift.Makes rounds to evaluate nursing care and ensure maximum utilization of personnel and resources. Monitors cost-effectiveness by assessing adequacy of staffing and reporting variances in the staffing complement. Initiates corrective measures, as indicated.Assists with routine check-ins with float staff throughout the hospital on the off shifts.Assists the Clinical Managers of float pool personnel with yearly performance evaluations and achievement of compliance with requirements such as Fit testing, Net Learning, Influenza Vaccinations, etc.May be trained to perform Fit Testing, Influenza vaccinations or other actions to ease access by Patient Care Services team members.Provides guidance and education to staff on patient care delivery as needed; provides leadership coaching and feedback to Charge RNs.Responds appropriately to assess and evaluate internal and external customer needs.Ensures conformance with established policies and procedures.Responds to Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, Code BERTs and similar hospital emergencies. Conducts audits and observations in the patient care service areas as needed.Collaborates with STAT nurses and Epicenter team to ensure patients are transitioned to the appropriate higher level of care when needed.Debriefs with code and/or response team post-event and ensures that documentation is complete and placed in the EHR.Acts as Incident Commander during Code Triage until relief is provided.Completes event reports as required. Initiates follow-up or corrective interventions as indicated.Follows up with the Clinical Manager or Charge Nurse after addressing unit issues.Prepares and submits reports as required. Submits suggestions for improvement of administrative operation of nursing units to the nursing administrative staff.Responds to short staffing forms submitted by nursing personnel.Participates on various nursing or hospital committees/nursing councils, as assigned.Directs and/or participates in studies, analyses, and other forms of research.Acts as a liaison with Nursing Administration and department managers on various nursing matters.Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures and objectives.Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university with current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Rhode Island.Conformance to the Code of Professional Nurses. Understanding of the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Rhode Island required.Maintains a current knowledge of contemporary professional nursing practice within the legal framework of the Nurse Practice Act.Current BLS required. ACLS, PALS and NIH Stroke certification preferred.Must undergo hospital-provided Safety Care training upon hire.EXPERIENCE:Three years of progressively responsible clinical experience with one year as Charge Nurse and/or Assistant Clinical Manager level preferred.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:Direct supervision of nursing personnel on the off-shift. Responsible for immediate counseling and corrective actions on the off-shift. Pay Range: $90,334.40-$180,689.60 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type: 3 12 hour shifts (0700-1930) Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 12 hours Driving Required: No As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission

Responsibilities

The Nurse Supervisor directs and evaluates nursing care activities across adult and pediatric units while serving as an administrative resource for hospital policies. They are responsible for managing patient flow, adjusting staffing levels, and responding to hospital emergencies like Code Blues.