SUPERVISOR, NURSING, General Surgery

Bilingual (Spanish / English) candidates are encouraged to apply

Requisition # 35667 

Job Class

SUPERVISOR

FLSA

Exempt

Job Summary

In collaboration with the nurse manager, supervises staff and unit operations and provides direct patient care.  Supervises care provided by staff to ensure the delivery of safe and quality patient care on the unit and to ensure appropriate standards of professional nursing practice are maintained in the clinical setting.  Maintains high visability to patients/families and staff on the unit, primarily on off-shifts, and resolves problems as needed.  Performs a variety of administrative, human resource, payroll, quality improvement and unit coordination activities. Serves in direct patient care role 50% of the time.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

Job has direct and/or indirect supervision of employees that may include final budget authority, hire/termination/disciplinary authority, performance appraisal responsibility. Job will be considered a member of the management staff with direct reports..

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Minimum Experience

3 years - RN experience in appropriate area of nursing

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

RN - REGISTERED NURSE - NLRN

Specific Acceptable Credentials (if applicable)

Current South Carolina RN License

In lieu of the Above Minimum Requirements

N/A

Other Required Experience

Previous management or supervisory experience - Preferred

Certified in nursing specialty - Preferred

Restrain trainer requirements- minimum of basic life support, working knowledge of all restraint regulations and hospital restraint policy and procedures, and a minimum of three years experience in the clinical environment where restraints may be utilized.- Required

All current job incumbents as of July 1, 2014 will have a grace period of one (1) year to enroll in an accredited BSN or MSN program and four (4) years to obtain a BSN or MSN from an accredited program by July 1, 2018. To remain qualified for this position, incumbents must demonstrate continued enrollment and progress in an accredited nursing program until a BSN or MSN is conferred. - Required

Incumbents entering this role between 3/1/15 and 5/17/15 will have a grace period of one (1) year from the date of hire or transfer to enroll in an accredited BSN or MSN program and four (4) years from the date of hire or transfer to obtain a BSN or MSN from an accredited program unless differing enrollment or graduation requirement dates have been established under a previously signed MOU. To remain qualified for this position, incumbents must demonstrate continued enrollment and progress in an accredited nursing program until a BSN or MSN is conferred. - Required

Position Posting Category

Leadership/Management