Nursing Supervisor

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

Assists the Nurse Manager in the responsibility for the quality of nursing care, the management of personnel and management systems on a specific unit on a designated shift.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Graduate of National League of Nursing Accredited School of Nursing
• NJ RN License
• AHA BLS Provider Certification
• At least 2 years of pediatric nursing experience
• Interpersonal skill and ability to collaborate with others
• Leadership ability

Preferred:

• BSN degree
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or eligible

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Night Shift
• Per Diem

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Meets expectations of department staff positions as required to meet customer expectations
• Functions as in-house administrator during shifts. Seeks administrative consultation when appropriate
• Motivates staff to improve their performance, continuously, leading to improved department performance. Maximizes potential of self and subordinates by supporting professional growth and conducting training and orientation sessions
• Supports staff and encourages in them a sense of ownership of their work processes. Provides staff the opportunity to provide feedback regarding department and hospital operations
• Creates an environment that enables the department to fulfill its mission and or exceed its goals
• Ensures that adequate staff, space, equipment, and other resources are available to provide the department s services. Ensures cost effective and appropriate utilization of resources
• Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services to meet customer expectations
• Demonstrates ability to intervene proactively and also problem solve effectively in a wide range of situations / emergencies
• Consistently appraises clinical performance and learning needs through self-evaluation. Exhibits consistent professional behavior and is accountable for actions with regard to professional issues

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.