7West Nursing Supervisor - 7W Med Surg Stepdown

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital - Morgantown, WV

Job Title: 7West Nursing Supervisor - 7W Med Surg Stepdown

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City: Morgantown

State: WV

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Job Responsibilities

Provide supervisory coverage to the nursing unit and other patient care areas.
Develop nursing staff through education, competency, performance evaluations, and issue resolution related to patient safety and customer service.
Manage personnel to ensure the availability of a competent workforce to meet patient care needs.
Advise the Director/Manager on hiring, retention, interviewing, and recruitment of staff.
Function as a staff role model by promoting cooperative problem solving and goal orientation.
Perform ongoing written goal setting, peer review, and performance reviews according to hospital policy.
Provide ongoing feedback to employees regarding job performance.
Coach and counsel employees under the direction of the Director/Manager.
Make clinical decisions regarding patient care situations based on available data.
Assist staff in resolving problems impacting patient care during off-shifts.
Collaborate with the Charge Nurse and Unit Manager as necessary.
Assess immediate staffing needs based on consultations with charge nurses.
Engage in fiscal activities to ensure timely availability of supplies and equipment for patient care.
Maintain effective communication with medical staff, patients, and other departments.
Assess patient/family satisfaction issues and take appropriate actions to resolve them.
Support service recovery initiatives involving patients and families.
Ensure adherence to standards and policies for licensure, regulation, and accreditation.
Assist Director/Manager in timely follow-up on incident/event reports.
Facilitate professional development of personnel in conjunction with the Clinical Preceptor.
Oversee and participate in the orientation and training of staff.
Direct and monitor the instruction of students and orientees.
Participate in outreach activities to educate and promote good community relationships.

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Core Skills

Knowledge of hospital and nursing policies and procedures
Independent judgment
Coaching and counseling skills
Critical thinking skills
Effective communication skills

Preferred Skills

Experience in hospital setting

Requirements

Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in area of practice, preferably three years in a hospital setting.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within two (2) years of hire.

License & Certification:

Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses or appropriate state board
Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire

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