Nurse Supervisor
Company: University of New Mexico Hospitals
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: September 19, 2023
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Job Description:
UNM Hospitals participates in the Clinical Advancement Program
(CAP) and depending on your Nursing Education and National
Certifications, you'll work towards one of five CAP levels that
offer increasing compensation. You may earn up to $8.00 in addition
to base pay.Receive an additional 17% weekday night and 26% weekend
nights shift differential.Sign-On Bonus And Relocation
Reimbursement AvailableDepartment: PACU (Recovery Room 1)FTE:
1.00Full TimeShift: NightsPosition Summary:Work under the general
nursing process while using independent judgment to assign nurses,
technicians and nursing care to assigned patients. Designate shift
and schedule assignments, call in staff, send staff home and
monitor attendance. Provide clinical leadership for nursing and
technician staff. Ensure adequate staff to meet patient census.
Supervise staff and patient care delivery on designated shift, and
serve as a clinical resource for staff. Serve as a role model to
promote a positive work environment and quality patient care.
Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and
procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric,
adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.Detailed
responsibilities:* STRATEGIC INITIATIVE - Active participation in
nursing strategic initiatives such as quality improvement and
monitoring, TJC compliance, Magnet Recognition, recruitment and
retention of staff and patient and employee satisfaction* SHARED
GOVERNANCE - Support and implement the UNMH shared governance
model* INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT - Using independent judgment assign
nursing personnel and staff to specific patients* ASSIGNMENT -
Designate shift and schedule assignments; assign duties in
accordance with the plan of care, patient needs, and within the
scope of staff qualifications and licensure/certification/registry*
ACCOUNTABILITY - Supervise and direct staff providing patient care;
accountable for care provided to patients on assigned shift*
STANDARDS - Monitor compliance with specific objectives; ensure
implementation of and compliance with standards, objectives, and
operating policies and procedures; follow up with Director on any
concerns* LIAISON - Act as liaison as necessary between physicians,
staff, patients, families, and other departments to promote and
facilitate communication, problem solving, decision-making, crisis
intervention, resource utilization, and conflict management*
SUPERVISION - Develop efficient organizational structure. Supervise
employees and select, terminate, train, educate, correct
deficiencies, perform appraisals, issue discipline, counsel,
schedule work assignments; encourage staff teamwork and growth
initiatives
* ROLE MODEL - Act as a clinical resource and role model for
department personnel; demonstrate the UNMH Standards of
Performance* DELEGATION - Delegate and monitor completion of duties
according to departmental and Hospitals policies* PATIENT CARE -
Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as
required* PATIENT CARE - Ensure patient care is delivered in
accordance with quality standards; ensure documentation of patient
care activities* POLICIES - Work within Hospitals, Nursing division
and departmental policies* CARE PLAN - Work in collaboration with
the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care
plans incorporating age specific considerations, including
discharge planning and patient/family teaching* TESTS AND
PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure
proper consent has been obtained* PARTICIPATION - Participate in
orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training
assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel*
EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures
for sudden, adverse developments in patients* MEDICAL RECORDS -
Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information*
INQUIRIES - Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental
policy* MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV
medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical
findings* ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and
therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with
Hospitals standards* DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and
development through participation in educational programs, reading
current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops*
PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies,
procedures and protocols* PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive
approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve
patient safety through questioning of current policies and
processes* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct
environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient
at undue risk* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual
patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a
timely manner* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively
participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting
treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem
right"QualificationsEducation:Essential:* Program
GraduateNonessential:* Bachelor's DegreeEducation
specialization:Essential:* Nationally Accredited Nursing
GraduateNonessential:* NursingExperience:Essential:2 years directly
related experienceNonessential:Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa,
Towa, Zuni, or NavajoCredentials:Essential:* CPR for Healthcare/BLS
Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days* RN in NM or as allowed by
reciprocal agreement by NMNonessential:* Nationally Certified in
area of specialtyPhysical Conditions:Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100
pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force
frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move
objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of
those for Medium Work.Working conditions:Essential:* Sig Hazard:
Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE* Subject to an annual
contract and performance appraisalDepartment: Registered Nurse
Keywords: University of New Mexico Hospitals, Albuquerque , Nurse Supervisor, Healthcare , Albuquerque, New Mexico
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