Working Nursing Supervisor - Seattle, WA, United States - ExpertHiring

Description

Our client is the third largest not-for-profit health system in the United States

Job Type :
Full Time

Responsible for coordinating patient care and nursing service activities consistent with the mission, vision and values of the organization.

Supervises the emergency department staff. Directs the professional nursing care for patients in assigned area. Assesses, plans, evaluates, and documents the Nursing process in the assigned unit as needed.
Provides leadership along with the manager for the unit on a day to day operational basis.
Collaborates with the manager to complete performance evaluations and counseling of staff in a timely manner. Identifies staff behaviors to be recognized or disciplined and notifies manager. Assists manager with counseling and the disciplinary process in accordance with labor management and hospital polices. Serves as a role model and resource for staff to be accountable for adhering to standards.
Maintains and ensures compliance in all pertinent policies and procedures and JCAHO requirements. Actively participates in performance improvement activities within the unit and with other departments. Provides feedback to staff so that trends in monitoring reflect compliance with regulatory and department standards.
Communicates shift information and/or problems to the appropriate person.

Assists Manager(s) in interviewing and hiring of staff for the unit and assists manager to create and maintain a department environment that encourages staff development, retention of staff, customer services and patient/family-centered care.

Participates in the identification, planning and implementation of educational programs for all levels of staff and ensures active participation of staff in educational activities and research.

Contributes to educational process and professional development of students in the healthcare field.
Assists manager in building physician relations.

Required Qualifications:
Supervisor Nursing - Emergency Department
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school
5 years relevant clinical experience with demonstrated clinical knowledge and leadership qualities

Preferred Qualifications:
Supervisor Nursing - Emergency Department