RN Patient Care Supervisor (24/7) (ND)
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Location:Altru Hospital | Devils Lake1031 7th Street NortheastDevils Lake, ND 58301Pay Range: $39.12 - $58.68Summary:The RN Patient Care Supervisor reports directly to the unit manager. Functions as a resource to the Patient Care Coordinators, staff and physicians involved in the care of department's patients. The Supervisor works closely with leaders to align goals and priorities. The Supervisor collaborates with the physician and care team to coordinate the execution of protocols and Evidence-Based Practice to facilitate the best care for our patients. Provides direct patient care as needed and to stay current. Also assists with quality improvement projects, coaching staff to reach department goals, staff performance reviews, and staff education.Essential Job Functions:* Assigns or delegates, within the scope of practice, education and experience, the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons for which that person has the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely.* Demonstrates competency in Registered Nurse functions including developing a plan of care, assessing the patient's condition, pain assessments and appropriate action, monitoring patient's condition, reporting observations, communicating/educating patient/other significant individuals, and discharge planning.* Performs daily rounds on all patients assuring quality customer service by coordinating and taking action on any requirements not met.* Advises leadership of significant and/or unexpected variances. Demonstrates an understanding of the budget and assists leadership in keeping within fiscal parameters. Assists leadership in requests for capital expenditures.* Participates in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and job descriptions. Serves as a resource for staff and physicians regarding policies, procedures, and practices. Carries out the hiring process for Manager-approved positions. Provides information and makes recommendations to the Manager on disciplinary action and separation related decisions. Promotes continuous staff participation in the performance review process.* Completes reporting and record keeping requirements accurately and within established timelines. Monitors services for efficiency and accuracy by evaluating, initiating and participating in restructuring of current and new procedures, services, and/or programs.* Carries out time and attendance responsibilities according to established procedure. Coordinates staffing and scheduling duties in accordance with established procedure and practices.* Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.Certifications* Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources* Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources* Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management SystemAdditional specialty certification/training as required by the work area:* Progressive Care Unit (PCU): ACLS within 90 Days of Start Date* ASC Surgery: ACLS within 90 Days of Start DateNotes* Must hold an unencumbered nursing license prior to start.Work Experience:- Required: A minimum of 3 years Related ExperiencePhysical Demand s :- Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)- Stand: Frequently (34-66%)- Walk: Frequently (34-66%)- Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)- Reach: Frequently (34-66%)- Crawl: Rarely (1-4%)- Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)- Twist: Frequently (34-66%)- Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)- See: Continuously (67-100%)- Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands:- Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)- Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)- Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)- Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)Working Conditions:- Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)- Outdoor: Not Applicable- Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions:* Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.* Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.* Occasional Drivers : Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.* Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.Driving Requirement for this position:Occasional DriverReference ID: DL4079