REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - UNIT SUPERVISOR - FREESTANDING ED

Company: USA Health
Location: Mobile
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

Develops a staffing schedule based on skill mix/unit needs; performs staffing assessments and makes adjustments as needed; assists the Nurse Manager in completing annual performance evaluations; evaluates departmental policies and procedures on an annual basis and ensures compliance with current regulations; collaborates with the Nurse Manager and Unit Educator in the development and implementation of educational programs and the maintenance of skills for continued employee development; performs payroll functions as directed; utilizes a personal computer to access the Hospital Information System; assists the Nurse Manager in developing unit goals and objectives and implements standards of care and practice; informs Nurse Manager of clinical, management, and personnel issues that impact patient care and require the Nurse Manager's intervention; assists with the development and implementation of the unit's Quality Assurance Program; assists the staff in providing continuity of care, patient teaching, and discharge planning by acting as liaison between patient, family, physicians, and social worker; maintains clinical competency and functions as a staff nurse when needed; functions as clinical role model and resource person for staff in dealing with difficult patient care situations; assists manager in implementation of new services or programs; communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families, and healthcare team in person and via telephone; maintains accurate and complete records; maintains Quality Management and Variance reports; responds to digital, voice and overhead pages; accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict; cooperates and helps others and improves the performance of the unit; completes all mandatory unit, educational, and hospital requirements; utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; participates on committees as assigned; participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required; related duties as required.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a current Alabama RN license or current Multi-State RN License in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama. Note: USA Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama. Three years of professional nursing experience in the area of clinical focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

USA Health is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally-protected basis.

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