About this opportunity
Burke lists this Nursing Supervisor (JR234951) opportunity in city of white plains, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Introduction
To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. Overview
She/he has the authority, accountability and responsibility for nursing and administrative management of the clinical areas. Responsibilities include: organizational planning, nursing practice and assessment, distribution and management of staff, education of staff and disciplinary action as indicated.
Responsibilities
Assumes administrative responsibilities of directing nursing service during absence of VP of Nursing and/or Assistant VP of Nursing. Notifies VP of Nursing and/or designee concerning unusual administrative or clinical nursing problems when they occur.
Performs administrative duties as directed by of VP of Nursing and/or Assistant VP of Nursing.
Assists in establishing standards of nursing care.
Assists in determining appropriate nursing requirements to provide high quality nursing care. This includes identifying learning needs of staff. Provides staff in-service and/or refers educational needs to the Nursing Education Department.
Assists in recruitment of nursing personnel, makes recommendations for hiring.
Participates in evaluating nursing staff according to established procedures and makes recommendations as indicated.
Analyzes effectiveness of nursing and auxiliary personnel to improved patient care through maximum utilization of staff, time, abilities and resources.
Reviews patient records to determine compliance with charting policies concerning documentation of nursing care and patient.
Ascertains efficiency and adequacy of supplies in evening/night and as needed.
Strives to maintain good working relationships with all hospital personnel. Establishes good rapport through diplomacy and tactfulness.
Keeps informed of new medical and nursing measures as related to needs of patients by attending seminars and participating in professional and civic organizations.
Interprets hospital policies and procedures, disseminates information to staff.
Completes nursing classification sheet prior to beginning of shift. Assigns staff accordingly, determining method of care delivery on unit.
Recommends and/or implements disciplinary action according to standards, for all staff on shift. Makes recommendation for terminations and transfers.
Makes rounds to each unit throughout each shift, evaluating status of each patient on report, accidents, new admissions, environmental evaluation, etc. Determines necessity of informing physician of patient’s condition and necessity of medical intervention.
Assumes any duties defined in Registered Nurse job description.
Makes arrangements for emergency ambulance transfers as needed
During the absence of other departments, may provide service and/or demonstrate use of equipment to staff, i.e., take EKG’s, respiratory treatments, application of splints, sends specimens to outside laboratory for emergency analysis, etc.
Makes rounds with on-call physician/NP as requested during evening. Informs physician/NP of the status of patients on report and gives background.
Practices Standard Precautions. Follows regulations, policies and guidelines on the prevention of infections; does not eat or drink in patient care areas.
Maintains confidentiality of information; abides by HIPAA regulations.
Maintains a professional image and follows Hospital’s policy on uniforms; consistently wears hospital ID.
Demonstrates reliable, on-time attendance, which is an essential function of all jobs at Burke.
Personally adheres to Burke Advantage
Requirements
BSN Required, MS Preferred
5+ nursing practice experience required
2 years of acute care and/or rehabilitation nursing required
2 years supervisory experience preferred
Interacts with all nursing staff, clinical staff, department heads, community agencies, college instructors from affiliating agencies and students
The ability to implement the nursing process; plan, implement, evaluate and supervise patient care.
Registered Nurse New York - New York State Board of Nursing Required
BLS - American Heart Association Required
ACLS Preferred
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Who can apply
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