Nursing Supervisor, Nights, Per Diem

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Facilitates implementation of the nursing process by providing support and direction and by acting as the clinical and administrative resource person. In emergency situations assumes operational administrative authority.

2. Oversees and coordinates the work of nursing personnel in the absence of the responsible nurse manager or clinical director/associate director of nursing. Assumes responsibility for incoming sick calls and notification of units as required. Assigns/reassigns nursing personnel including critical care and acute care float personnel according to patient acuity/staffing changes. Anticipates patient care needs on the following shifts and takes appropriate action to meet those needs. Directs nursing staff to appropriate resource personnel for management of patient care problems.

3. Assigns one-on-one Observation Assistants and maintains an up-to-date list of patients requiring one-on-one observation (University Campus).

4. Utilizes non-nursing, on call, personnel as appropriate (Memorial Campus).

5. Responsible for bed management/admission process in the absence of the

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. BSN

2. Current license to practice nursing in Massachusetts.

Preferred:

1. MSN

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. Minimum of 4 years' current experience in an acute care/tertiary care facility.

2. Minimum of one year of experience in the clinical preceptor and/or resource role.

3. Demonstrated Leadership potential.

4. Sound knowledge of current general nursing theories and techniques.

5. Knowledge of current management principles.

6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:

1. Minimum of 2 years of nursing management experience.

2. Knowledge of current management principles.

1. Coordinates clinical practice and deployment of resources at the unit level for staff to ensure implementation of clinical processes, adherence to standards, and compliance with regulatory standards.

2. Keeps nurse managers and designees informed of nursing workload, changes in patient and employee needs, and other problems.

3. Assists in enhancing communication between units, directing patient flow between units, and facilitates on-unit safety huddles and daily briefings.

4. Assesses the number and competency level of staff in each assigned area and adjusts staffing appropriately to meet patient care needs.

5. Facilitates communication between nursing and other disciplines.