nursing supervisor - Batesville, United States - Margaret Mary Health

Description

Location/Dept:
Hospital - Nursing AdministrationPT - 60/pp; Nights (12-hour shifts)

Job Summary:
Responsible indirectly for the care of patients and the management of personnel in all three shifts. Acts in the absence of Administration regarding administrative issues.


Supervisory Responsibilities:
Provides direction to a variety of staff when necessary

Duties/Responsibilities:
Uses only approved abbreviations.
Understands patient safety goals & actions taken.
Uses 2 patient identifiers before giving treatments, demonstrates process.
Understands read back of verbal orders/critical lab values & can state process.
Understands procedure to clarify physician orders.
Uses standing orders when indicated.
Accurately calls report to MD as warranted by condition; reports to other providers as needed.
Reports sentinel events or adverse drug reactions or incidents as warranted.

Uses final verification before invasive procedures & can verbalize correct process & documents in EHR.Reassesses patient in response to changes in condition after intervention as needed & documents in EHR.Communicates with & provides education to patients, caregivers, & family members in a timely manner (using respect & dignity when dealing with death & dying) & documents in EHR.Makes frequent rounds to MS, SCA, OB and ER (minimum of once per shift).

Keeps report sheet up to date.
Assesses patients in response to changes in condition or as requested by staff.
Provides appropriate information to Nurse Callers and maintains call log timely and accurately.
Arranges for transportation of patient to another hospital and communicates to staff/patient.
Assists nursing staff on procedures/treatments as requested. Documents in EHR accordingly.
Knowledgeable about staffing patterns on MS, SCA, OB, Supervisors, & ESD & uses guidelines appropriately.
Uses acuity systems for accurate staffing needs of MS, SCA & OB.Makes adjustments/additions/or call offs as needs indicate.
Replaces call ins when need arises.
Acts as resource person to staff regarding policies & procedures, questions, & technical skills.
Provides meal relief to SCA, & assures MS, OB, & ESD are able to provide meal coverage.
Maintains regulatory compliance with current standards.
Arranges annual competency & keeps appropriate records.
Does monthly QI checks on each glucometer & maintains appropriate records.
Knowledgeable of high risk meds & can state correct process of administration.
Knowledgeable of look alike/sound alike meds & can give examples of such.
Obtains meds after hours for meds that can be given prior to pharmacy review utilizing automatic medication delivery system.
Assist staff in administration of meds that require calculation of dosage as requested.
Understands what meds can be given by what discipline.
Replenishes crash cart supplies/meds when used.
Maintains security of narcotics & drugs.
Uses barcode scanning when administering meds on units where available.
Uses IV smart pumps appropriately.
Uses Omnicell as required to obtain, waste & return.
Reports utility management issues to appropriate manager/company.
Arranges for medical equipment from outside sources as needed.
Initiates emergency plans during severe weather, snow, security treats, internal/external disasters, & terrorist threats.
Responds to all internal codes.
Obtains supplies from Materials Management/Central/Laundry, etc. as requested.
Notifies administration on call as warranted.
Understands procedure to clarify physician orders when needed.
Gives shift report to oncoming supervisor in private location.
Approves schedule changes with staff if not done by manager.
Practices accurate continuity of meds across the continuum.
Maintains master schedule for call-ins, changes in staffing, on call, etc.
Changes on-call surgery staff schedule as requested.
Reports sentinel events or adverse drug reactions or incidents as warranted.
Understands Patient Safety Goals & actions taken.
Notifies surgery staff for changes to surgery schedule as requested by surgeon & relays information to surgeon.
Creates master schedule & keeps up-to-date with changes.
Prepares 6-week schedule for MS, SCA, & Nursing Supervisors.


Required Skills/Abilities:
Strong customer service skillsEffectively communicates both verbal & written.
Able to multi-task, prioritize, interpret & be assertive when necessary.
Able to perform a variety of nursing skills.
Able to operate medical & basic office equipment.
Able to direct & supervise a variety of staff.
Must be able to assess situations and solve problems in various scenarios.


Education and Experience:
Minimum Associate's degree in nursing, Bachelor's degree preferred.
Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Indiana.

Must have at least 1 yr experience in a supervisory role and/or demonstrates strong clinical skills & leadership qualities such as decision making/judgement (can assess a situation & adapt/react appropriately), effectively communicates, interacts well with others (team player), & role modelAttends CPR annually & timely.

Attends ACLS, PALS, & neonatal resuscitation every 2 years.


Physical Requirements:
Constant walking, standing, talking & use of hands; frequent standing.
Frequently lifts up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs