RN - House Supervisor

York Hospital · York Harbor, Maine

FULL TIME

Job Description

Nursing Supervisor The Nursing Supervisor coordinates and organizes personnel and resources to meet the patient care functions of the organization in a cost-effective manner. This role involves collaboration for crisis management, interpretation of policies and procedures, and ensuring effective communication between individuals and departments. The Nursing Supervisor represents organizational leadership across all venues 24 hours a day and collaborates to make decisions on behalf of the leadership team. Essential Functions

Ensure daily personnel, equipment, and technology resources necessary for the provision of safe, high-quality patient and family care. Ensure the continuous availability of urgent care, emergency, inpatient, and operative services to patients and families. Monitor daily operations by integrating data from electronic systems, personal communication, and physical unit rounds to assure patient care effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction. Allocate and redirect resources to ensure the safety and quality of patient care, considering care demands related to acuity, patient and unit requirements, and staff skill mix. Coordinate routine flow of scheduled, direct, and emergency patient admissions to efficiently place patients in the appropriate care location, maximizing capacity and improving satisfaction. Collaborate with administrators and nursing directors during times of high census, involving the Emergency Department, Surgery Departments, Critical Care, Cath Lab, and inpatient nursing units.

Leadership and Communication

Provide resources for clinical and support staff in decision-making to facilitate safe, high-quality patient care. Apply knowledge of regulatory standards, professional practice standards, and organizational policies and procedures in problem-solving. Educate and assist staff with unfamiliar procedures and policies while identifying resources for additional information and assistance. Promote a professional culture of learning consistent with adapting to change and innovation by actively seeking and sharing information. Participate in organizational committees to represent inter-department perspectives and contribute to organizational improvements. Commit to personal and professional development.

Collaboration and Conflict Resolution

Communicate effectively at all levels, modeling professionalism in all interactions, even during disagreements or conflict. Foster a positive work environment by building trust and strengthening relationships with staff across units. Utilize problem-solving techniques to find creative solutions for routine and complex situations requiring intervention. Develop supportive relationships with nursing directors, department managers, charge nurses, and staff to advance patient care initiatives. Partner with patient care areas and nursing directors to improve quality, safety, nursing processes, education, and research.

Emergency Response Coordination

Identify and mitigate potentially negative or volatile situations to offset adverse impacts on operations. Provide direction and assistance during significant events by anticipating needs and ensuring the availability of resources. Support staff in managing patient care during unplanned system downtimes. Respond to information requests from previous care providers, referring facilities, and others as necessary. Function as the initial on-site incident commander for internal or external disasters and other major events and assume additional roles as assigned upon the arrival of the administrator on-call.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

One to two years of management/leadership experience required; three to five years preferred; previous experience as a Charge Nurse, Coordinator, Supervisor, or Director preferred. Licenses/Certifications: Current licensure in the state of Maine as a Registered Nurse or Compact licensure in good standing; specialty certification preferred. Skills: Critical thinking, analytical skills, effective communication, organization and time management skills. Values diversity and teamwork; demonstrates integrity and accountability.

Physical Requirements

Ability to respond to visual, auditory, and tactile stimuli. Stand for up to 12 hours. Independently lift and move objects up to 30 lbs. Manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination. Work in an environment with regular exposure

Company	York Hospital
Location	York Harbor, Maine
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

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