Registered Nurse - Nursing Supervisor - PRN - Days

POSITION SUMMARY

To lead and direct the activities of the hospital in the provision of administrative, clinical and non-clinical assistance in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training:

1. Registered Nurse licensed by the State of Tennessee.
2. Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
3. Demonstrates leadership abilities and positive communication skills
4. Attains certification/course requirements for specialty within defined time frame per Williamson Health policy

Workplace Experience:
Patient Care Delivery

Equipment and Skills Training:
The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of setting.  Equipment:  Order Entry Computer System; Pocket Masks; O2 Cylinders; IV Pumps; Doppler; Nurse Call System; Gomco Wall Suction; Pneumatic Tube System; Fax; AT&T Language Line.

Physical Environment:
Entire hospital including medical/surgical units with patient populations ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine years of age.

Physical Effort:

1. Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
2. Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours a day.
3. Constantly required to push/pull objects up to 175 lbs.
4. Requires the ability to lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Communicates with Administration and Department Directors on the activities/issues of Services.  Gives accurate information.
2. Responsible for responding to matters requiring management attention including the management of patient emergencies, initiating appropriate hospital emergency plans and calling in assistance from other department heads and administration. 
3. Works in conjunction with staffing coordinator /directors in evaluating staffing needs making adjustments as indicated by staffing plans.
4. Participates with other Healthcare Team to coordinate compliance with JCAHO standards.
5. Completes (shift work) assignments accurately and on time. (staffing numbers, administrative reports, restraint review)
6. Serves on and participates as a member of committees, process improvement teams and/or special projects.
7. Makes appropriate patient and unit rounds.
8. Works in conjunction with staffing coordinator in making appropriate bed assignments
9. Makes Tennessee Donor referrals as per policy.
10. Serves as an administrative resource for all hospital employees.
11. Support and assures compliance with all hospital policies and procedures.
12. Practices service recovery and assists in handling patient complaints.