Nurse Supervisor

SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Director of Nursing Resource Management, directs and evaluates nursing care and related activities of assigned nursing units on the off-shifts. Serves as the administrative resource person within the hospital for interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures for all departments as required. All essential functions performed in the position reflect the age-specific needs of the patients.i Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for: Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals. RESPONSIBILITIES: Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with care and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.Plans and directs activities with the Clinical Manager, Assistant Clinical Manager, and/or Charge Nurse to provide optimal nursing care on assigned nursing units. Responds to administrative problems, defines and resolves problems as they arisei, or request assistance as required.iPlans and directs patient flow and patient placement to provide optimal patient care services through the institution. Works collaboratively with all departments and Brown University Health affiliates. Responds to patient flow problems on units and in individual points of entry, resolving issues as they arrive. The nursing supervisor maintains a global perspective of hospital operations.In collaboration with unit/department leadership and/or charge RNs, adjusts shift staffing in accordance with the ANA staffing standards to ensure adequate patient care on assigned units and subsequent shift.i Makes rounds to evaluate nursing care and ensure maximum utilization of personnel. Monitors cost-effectiveness by assessing adequacy of staffing and reporting variances in the staffing complement. Initiates corrective measures, as indicated.i Provides guidance and education to staff on patient care delivery as needed; provides leadership coaching and feedback to Charge RNs.i Responds appropriately to assess and evaluate internal and external customer needs. i Ensures conformance with established policies and proceduresi Conducts Charge RN Leadership huddles for providing frontline leaders with current hospital capacity, patient needs, and staffing resource information.i Responds to Code Blue, Rapid Response Team and similar hospital emergencies. Conducts audits for universal protocol procedures in the medical-surgical areas as needed. i Acts as Incident Commander during Code Triage until relief is provided.i Completes occurrence reports as required. Initiates follow-up or corrective interventions as indicated.i ;color:blueConsults with the Clinical Manager or Charge Nurse regarding unit routines or problems.i Prepares and submits reports as required. Submits suggestions for improvement of administrative operation of nursing units to the nursing administrative staff.i Participates on various nursing or hospital committees/nursing councils, as assigned.i Directs and/or participates in studies, analyses, and other forms of research.i Acts as a liaison with Nursing Administration and department managers on various nursing matters.i Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures and objectives. i Performs other related duties as required.i MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.QUALIFICATIONS-EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university with current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Rhode Island.ACLS and BLS certification. Conformance to the Code of Professional Nurses. Understanding of the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Rhode Island required. Maintains a current knowledge of contemporary professional nursing practice within the legal framework of the Nurse Practice Act. Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke certification is required. Current certification in related specialty or certification within two years. QUALIFICATIONS-EXPERIENCE: Three years of progressively responsible clinical experience with one year as Charge Nurse and/or Assistant Clinical Manager level preferred. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Performs independently within department and hospital policies and procedures referring unusual problems to Director. SUPERVISION: Direct supervision of nursing personnel on the off-shift. Responsible for immediate counseling and corrective actions on the off-shift.

Pay Range:

$88,566.40-$177,153.60

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type:

11pm-7am every third weekend 7pm-7am

Work Shift:

Night

Daily Hours: 

8 and 12 hours

Driving Required:

No