Nursing Supervisor - Full Time Nights 7p -7a -Neurology Unit
We are hiring immediately for a full time, RN and offering a $10,000 sign on bonus!
What Makes Us Different?
Comprehensive Stroke Center
Newly Developed Neuro to Neuro ICU Bridge Program
First Class Ischemic Stroke and Hemorrhagic Stroke Education (Fun Escape Rooms)
Highly Engaged Team as Evident by our Recent Team Member Engagement Scores
With Our Lady of the Lake, we offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as part of our healing ministry. As part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, we are here to create a spirit of healing - and we invite you to join our team today if you would like to be part of that spirit. In addition to competitive salaries and generous benefits, we offer you something special - the chance to do God's work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community, every day. Additionally, you can expect :
- Tuition reimbursement
- Growth opportunities
- Affordable employee benefits
- A community culture where you dont feel lost in a large health system.
Job Summary
The Unit Supervisor 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.
Job Requirements
2 years clinical RN experience and Previous charge nurse expGraduate of an accredited school of nursingProficient in English, verbal and written communication skills, computer skillsCurrent Louisiana RN license and current BLS certificationJob Function
Leadership and SupervisionAssists in the effective hiring and training process for department staffAssigns and monitors staff work and work schedules according to department policyMaintains appropriate data on employee attendance for payroll / ATMMaintains appropriate data on employee performance for counseling and performance reviewAddress employee behavioral issues timely and effectivelyDemonstrates ability to coach and mentor staffParticipates in or completes performance review process in a timely and effective mannerFacilitates patient throughput in the admission / discharge / transfer processServes as a clinical resource to staffCoordinates and communicates critical information related to risk issues, guest service issues or other need to know information with administration, risk management, medical management, medical staff, and patient advocatesClinical Practice and Care ManagementPerforms psycholosocial / physiologic assessments that integrates changing dataFormulates a plan of care based on trends of similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning. Tailors and prioritizes caring practice to individual needs, including cultural / ethical / spiritual needs.Participates in the planning of routine transitional health care needs. (i.e. treatment options patient placement options, end of life options)Responds to changes in patient's needs and provides holistic care using independent clinical judgement based on knowledge drawn from education and experience.Adapts planned educational programs and information to individual patients and family by modifying teaching strategies or content. Integrates education during the delivery of patient care. Collaborates with patients / families to identify realistic desired outcomes.Ensures efficiency in the delivery of care : determines immediate priorities and offers solution for problems.Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflict. Seeks counsel for resolution of conflict.Identifies variances from expected outcomes.Evaluates patient outcomes and makes revisions in the plan of care.Documents all patient care activities as per documentation standards. Assists the healthcare team with the documentation process.Communication and CollaborationConsistently communicates / collaborates with the health care team members, patients and families to maximize patient outcomes.Appropriately delegates patient care activities to other health care team members and participates in making and revising staff assignments to achieve maximum productivityMaintains knowledge regarding unit initiatives, and incorporates the outcomes of the team / committees work into practice.Participates on unit teams, work groups and / or committees. Anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others.QualityDemonstrates knowledge of unit based quality improvement initiatives.Ensures quality improvement initiatives are followed by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.Incorporates evidence based practice and research findings into nursing practice to enhance outcomes.Professional DevelopmentActs as a clinical resource and serves as a mentor to health care team members; displays leadership behaviors.Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals.Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management.Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning.Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Leadership skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving.