The Supervisor Nursing supervises and coordinates activities of nursing personnel in patient care units, participates in planning work of assigned units and coordinates activities with other patient care units and related departments. Ensures that patients’ needs are met and evaluates unit nursing care and performance. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. Creativity is expected to perform job. Leads and directs the work of others.

Leadership and Supervision: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…

• Staffing - Assigns and monitors staff work and work schedules according to department policy.
• Record Keeping - Maintains appropriate data on employee attendance for payroll/ATM.
• Record Keeping - Maintains appropriate data on employee performance for counseling and performance review.
• Leadership - Address any behavioral issues timely and effectively.
• Leadership - Demonstrates ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Leadership - Serves as a clinical resource for staff.
• Critical information related to risk issues, guest service issues or other need to know information is effectively coordinated and communicated with administration, risk management, medical management, medical staff, and patient advocates.
• Daily staffing is verified to assure appropriate number, skill mix and competency at all times.
• Administrative issues are effectively responded to and administrator on call appropriately notified as appropriate.

Clinical Practice and Care Management: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…

• Patient psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrates changing data are performed at all times.
• A plan of care based on trends of similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning is formulated; Tailors and prioritizes caring practice to individual needs, including cultural/ethical/spiritual needs at all times.
• Active participation in the planning of routine transitional health care needs (i.e. treatment options patient placement options, end of life options) is provided at all times.
• Changes in patient’s needs are immediately responded to and holistic care provided using independent clinical judgment based on knowledge drawn from education and experience at all times.
• Planned educational programs and information are adapted to individual patients and family by modifying teaching strategies or content and integrates this education during the delivery of patient care as evidenced by collaborates with patients/families to identify realistic desired outcomes.
• Efficiency in the delivery of care is ensured; immediate priorities are determined and solutions for problems offered as needed.
• Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflict counsel for resolution of conflict is sought as necessary.
• Variances from expected outcomes are identified and revisions in the plan of care made based patient outcomes as necessary.
• All patient care activities are accurately documented per documentation standards; Assistance is provided to the healthcare team with the documentation process as needed.

Communication and Collaboration: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…

• Communication/collaboration with the health care team members, patients and families is consistently provided to maximize patient outcomes at all times.
• Patient care activities are appropriately delegated to other health care team members and participates in making and revising staff assignments to achieve maximum productivity as needed.
• Knowledge regarding unit initiatives is maintained, as evidence by the incorporation of the outcomes of the team/committees work into practice.
• Actively participates on unit teams, work groups and/ or committees as requested; Anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others.

Quality: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…

• As a clinical resource to health care team members, serves as a mentor and preceptor, displays leadership behaviors, provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice as needed.
• Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.
• Evidence based practice and research findings are incorporated into nursing practice to enhance outcomes at all times.

Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…

• Other duties as assigned are completed.
• Actively participates on committees as needed.
• Acts as a backup for others in the department as needed.

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Experience: 2 years clinical RN experience and Previous charge nurse experience
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Special Skills: Proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills
Licensure: Current Louisiana RN license and current BLS certification

• Other duties as assigned are completed.
• Actively participates on committees as needed.
• Acts as a backup for others in the department as needed