RN - INPATIENT SUPERVISOR

Sign-On Bonus Available assign duties in accordance with the plan of care, patient needs, and within the scope of staff qualifications and licensure / certification / registry

• ACCOUNTABILITY - Supervise and direct staff providing patient care; accountable for care provided to patients on assigned shift
• STANDARDS - Monitor compliance with specific objectives; ensure implementation of and compliance with standards, objectives, and operating policies and procedures; follow up with Director on any concerns
• LIAISON - Act as liaison as necessary between physicians, staff, patients, families, and other departments to promote and facilitate communication, problem solving, decision-making, crisis intervention, resource utilization, and conflict management
• SUPERVISION - Develop efficient organizational structure. Supervise employees and select, terminate, train, educate, correct deficiencies, perform appraisals, issue discipline, counsel, schedule work assignments; encourage staff teamwork and growth initiatives
• ROLE MODEL - Act as a clinical resource and role model for department personnel; demonstrate the UNMH Standards of Performance
• DELEGATION - Delegate and monitor completion of duties according to departmental and Hospitals policies
• PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
• PATIENT CARE - Ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with quality standards; ensure documentation of patient care activities
• POLICIES - Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies
• CARE PLAN - Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient / family teaching
• TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
• PARTICIPATION - Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel
• EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
• MEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information
• INQUIRIES - Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy
• MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
• ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients / families in accordance with Hospitals standards
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report / correct environmental conditions and / or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and / or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right" Qualifications Education : Essential :
• Program Graduate Nonessential :
• Bachelor's Degree Education specialization : Essential :
• Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate Nonessential :
• Nursing Experience : Essential : 2 years directly related experience Nonessential : Bilingual English / Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Credentials : Essential :
• CPR for Healthcare / BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w / in 30 days
• RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM Nonessential :
• Nationally Certified in area of specialty Physical Conditions : Heavy Work : Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Working conditions : Essential :
• Sig Hazard : Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
• Subject to an annual contract and performance appraisal Department : Registered Nurse