Supervisor Nursing Support

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JOB SUMMARY :

Oversees the work of the health unit coordinators (HUCs), transporters, couriers and equipment technicians during their assigned shift. Supervises the shift so that hospital operations run smoothly. Coordinates with the house supervisor as internal events arise. Serves as an important link between the frontline staff and the Manager or Director that they report to. Serves as the ambassador of the Nursing Support Services (NSS) Leadership Team and represents the NSS department.

REPORTS TO :

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Supervises their assigned shift and ensures that staffing for HUCs and transporters is in place

before the shift starts. Has the authority to change staffing placement as shift needs change.

Coordinates staffing with the on-call person through Teams.

the proper location. Has the authority to delegate said duties to transporters or to the rover.

action planning, give feedback and coach their direct reports.

Team to the airport during their shift. May also delegate this responsibility to a qualified

employee.

Leadership Team. Must attend all Leadership Meetings.

Manager for the HUCs and the Manager for the transporters.

be delegated to a qualified member of the team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

REQUIRED LICENSURES / CERTIFICATIONS / REGISTRATIONS :

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

in or answer questions as needed.

while rounding.

smoothly.

INTERACTION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER RELATIONSHIPS :

Internal : Nursing Departments, Ancillary departments and the house supervisor External : Patients, visitors

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES :

This role is part sedentary in the office but also part moving. The supervisor will have to push, pull and lift when helping with the transport and equipment technician lines of service. This position requires walking when rounding.

ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONS :

This position is subject to inside office environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions is present, however, temperature change inside the building may occur. This position may require car travel to local off-site clinics and the Lubbock airport; therefore, participation in certain activities will be based on presenting weather conditions.

DIRECT REPORTS :

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.