Supervisor- ACU/Infusion, PACU, Endo - Full-time / Part-time

EDUCATION

Associates Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 3 years’ nursing experience in hospital setting required. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS

Active Washington State RN licensure required. BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.

*This is designated as a safety-sensitive position*

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Organization – strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Communication – ability to concisely communicate with all levels of staff.
• Leadership – guides individuals and groups toward desired outcomes and delivering high quality services.
• Problem solving – ability to assess issues, plan actions and execute on plan to successful outcome.
• System skills – must use Microsoft Office products and clinical system.
• Ability to function both independently and as a team player.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to develop supportive and team building environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manages with the Unit Director the clinical activity of the nursing unit on a 24-hour basis.
  • Performs and reports to the unit director the quality of care on the unit. Assures that all the following are completed:
    • Core competencies
    • Evaluation process
    • Policies/procedures
    • Hospital committees
    • Joint Commission, Department of Health and other regulatory guidelines
    • Unit standards applicable to each unit
    • Safety standards
    • Performs duties as assigned
    • Functions as patient advocate, intervening when treatment or procedure deviates from established standards of care and follows chain of command within appropriate time frame.
    • Coordinates in orientation of new personnel.
    • Performs and reports to unit director the provision of adequate staffing, equipment, supplies and education for staff.
  • Assists in the planning and provision of adequate staff, equipment, supplies and education to ensure quality patient care.
    • Participates with Unit Director in planning of unit goals and objectives, and operating budget each year. Assists in operation of unit within budgetary guidelines.
    • Performs and reports within budgetary guidelines to unit Director. He/she is accountable for expenditures.
    • Makes decisions in staffing regarding monthly scheduling.
    • Delegates effectively on the unit using support personnel in an efficient manner.
    • Participates in the planning and preparation of patient and family education program on unit.
    • Works in conjunction with Unit Director and Education Department to determine and meet educational needs of the department.