Nursing Supervisor - PRN - Days
Company: Tenet Healthcare Corporation
Location: Detroit
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in
surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and
innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has
established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric
surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular
services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.
Summary Description
The supervisor serves as a liaison on a designated shift. Functions
as a resource person for management and staff. Provides on-site
problem solving for management and administrative staff.
Facilitates and validates decision-making regarding nursing
practice. Assists in the development of policies and procedures.
Participates in the education and development of patient care
staff.
Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy
and objective of continuous improvement, team work, the mission,
vision and values of the DMC and adheres to the DMC Customer
Service Standards.
Monitors activities for and ensures compliance with laws,
government regulations, JCAHO requirements and DMC policies. As
directed, implements external and internal audit recommendations.
Ensures hospital departments achieve objectives for diversity of
their suppliers.
1. On off shifts, weekends and holidays, acts as administrative
liaison between administration, patient care staff and other
departments. Makes decisions about staff placement and patient
placement as needed. Facilitates and participates in
interdepartmental problem solving on off shifts and weekends.
Maintains high visibility and is readily accessible to staff.
Promotes shared decision-making when interacting with staff and
assigns pool and agency staff.*
2. Collaborates with other health care disciplines to provide
optimal patient care. Facilitates the delivery of patient services
on all shifts and weekends. Required to be available for call; may
be required to work at various facilities.*
3. Uses six leadership actions; adheres to the DMC's Customer
Service Standards.*
4. Interprets/facilitates implementation of hospital and nursing
policy/procedure.*
5. Actively participates in the development of staff. Collaborates
with nursing education and research, clinical nurse specialists,
unit management teams and other resources to provide educational
programs for staff on all shifts and weekends.*
6. Conducts rounds on patient care areas; evaluates progress toward
patient outcomes and intervenes appropriately.*
7. In collaboration with unit management or charge nurses, adjusts
staffing as necessary, taking into consideration patient population
and skill mix.*
8. Monitors staff interactions with patients, families and the
public.*
9. Functions as a resource person for patient care.*
10. Responds to emergencies; collaborates with unit staff to ensure
adequate staffing during emergencies. Facilitates transfer of
patients to appropriate area (e.g., ICU).*
11. Assists with the orientation, training of staff and provides
input for the evaluation of staff. Acts as a mentor to new staff
(i.e., emergencies, general practice).*
12. Collaborates with management and staff to meet unit goals.*
13. Initiates disciplinary action when indicated; communicates
relevant information to manager.*
14. Serves on committees and participates in organizational
activities as appropriate.*
15. Participates in performance improvement activities including
data collection.*
16. Shares joint accountability with institution for maintaining
competency.*
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Monitors activities for and ensures compliance with laws,
government regulations, JCAHO requirements and DMC policies. As
directed, implements external and internal audit recommendations.
Ensures hospital departments achieve objectives for diversity of
their suppliers.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or enrollment/documented
intent to complete BSN within two years; or, eight or more years of
current equivalent clinical experience.
2. More than two years of progressively more responsible nursing
experience. Management experience, preferred.
3. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of
Michigan.
Skills Required
1. Analytical ability and clinical knowledge necessary to make
recommendations concerning the development of departmental
policies, goals, budgets and staffing needs.
2. Ability to change job-related work
practices/priorities/procedures and reschedule activities in
response to changing work conditions.
3. Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex
environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and deal with
stress associated with a patient care environment (e.g., medical
emergencies, staffing fluctuations, time commitments, varying
patient emotions, attitudes, conditions, etc.)
4. Ability to adapt to technologies used in the work
environment.
5. Interpersonal skills necessary to establish/maintain effective
communication provide leadership for departmental personnel and
develop/maintain productive working relationships with other
departments, medical staff and the community.
6. Leadership and educational skills to assist in meeting the needs
of staff in accordance with departmental goals/objectives.
7. Demonstrate willingness to make meaningful contribution to the
work environment as evidenced through behavior and attitude.
8. Specialized clinical knowledge and analytical ability to
accurately facilitate patient care.
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