| Location | San Antonio, TX |
| Salary | $32–$44 Per Hour |
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg Supervisor for a nursing job in San Antonio, Texas.
This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus
This position is part of the departmental leadership team that provides clinical supervision on a shift basis including: coordination and assignment of patient care; functions as a unit patient flow coordinator, facilitating admissions, discharges and transfers; coordinates unit staffing for next shift with the Director/Clinical Manager, Coordinator and/or House Officer; serves as a clinical and leadership resource and role model for the staff; provides supervisory input into department staff evaluations and performance reviews. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
General Management:
Supports established goals and objectives that support overall strategic plans of the facility/Baptist
Health System
Monitors the annual department operating and capital budgets
Supervises daily operations of assigned department/s
Supervises performance of staff
Demonstrates objectivity in decision making, utilizing facts to support decisions
Supports the mission statement, policies and procedures of the Baptist Health System
Participates in eliminating boundaries to achieve integrated, efficient and quality service
Achieves ongoing compliance with all regulatory agencies
Serves as a resource to employees and customers as demonstrated by visibility and knowledge of issues
Demonstrates flexibility in response to change
Anticipates and responds to problems and risks
Communicates effectively with all levels in the organization and with internal and external customers
People Management:
Assists in selection of personnel for hire and promotion; takes appropriate actions regarding counseling, disciplinary actions, demotion and termination
Supervises, supports and coaches direct reports
Responds proactively to employee needs and concerns
Assists with development of “experts” and “expertise” throughout the department and seeks employee input
Facilitates consensus among divergent groups
Minimizes staff turnover
Conveys employees’ strengths and accomplishments
Assists in evaluating assigned staff performance and competency, providing direct feedback
Supports competency plans
Department/Business Unit Management:
Coordinates and directs the patient care operations of the unit on a shift basis. Provides clinical supervision of patient care and assures the consistent implementation of quality, patient safety and regulatory standards and requirements.
Functions as the unit patient flow coordinator, facilitating discharges, admissions and transfers. This includes assuming a direct patient assignment as needed to prevent patients holding in other departments. Expedites proactive and anticipatory triaging of patients to include active communication with House Officer/Bed Control/Admitting and transferring departments (including assuring timely computer entry of transaction by staff).
Assesses staff competencies, workload and skill requirements to make optimal patient care assignments and coordinates staffing for the current and next shift with departmental/hospital leaders. Provides supervisory input into departmental staff evaluations and performance reviews.
Promotes positive working relationships within the unit and between departments and with all customers, recognizing that effective interaction with the interdisciplinary team is necessary for optimal patient care. Maintains clear communication with the unit Coordinator/Manager/Director regarding unit needs and or incidents. Initiates service recovery and immediate solutions as needed.
Role models professional growth and development through participation in inservices/educational programs and reviews current literature.
Participates in ongoing shared governance activities and provides leadership for the implementation of initiatives recommended by the councils, including performance improvement activities.
Contributes to planning the unit budget and directs shift activity to assure compliance with budgetary guidelines (cost / unit of service or hours per patient day productivity standards).
Role models RN direct care responsibilities, including planning, providing and documenting individual goal directed patient /family focused nursing care using evidence-based practices. Practice autonomously, consistent with practice standards and research-based policies and procedures.
Assures department commitment to Performance Improvements and leads by example
Serves as a role model for service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and “must haves”
Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
Maintains safe environment
Addresses patient population-specific needs
Participates in Performance Improvement activities
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing or advanced degree in a related field
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year in an equivalent unit
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 4 years in an equivalent unit
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: National Specialty Certification
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):
Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role for all Surgical Services areas.
AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role for Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
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Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX Job ID #2603026692. Posted job title: Registered Nurse Shift Supervisor (RN) - SDSC