What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Supervisor position at ECHN?
Nursing Supervisor at ECHN
The Nursing Supervisor is responsible for managing quality patient care by coordinating direct and indirect care activities during their shift. This role includes providing clinical and administrative leadership, promoting effective communication among staff, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical and administrative leadership and expertise
- Facilitate interdisciplinary team relationships
- Allocate available resources to promote efficient, effective and compassionate patient care
- Promote the profession of nursing and professional practice
- Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or currently enrolled in such a program
- Current Registered Nurse license from the State of Connecticut
- Certification highly desirable
- At least three (3) years of nursing experience in an acute care setting with demonstrated leadership potential
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Visits all patient care units to ascertain condition of patients, evaluate staffing needs and provide support to caregivers
- Administers the effective distribution and utilization of personnel employed during the respective shift
- Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of patient care
- Participates in quality improvement projects and initiatives
- Performs necessary data collection and audits related to quality and regulatory compliance
Competencies:
- Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Basic computer skills in WORD, EXCEL, and OUTLOOK
Keywords:
- nursing leadership
- patient care management
- quality improvement
- acute care nursing
- registered nurse
- clinical expertise
- interdisciplinary team
- healthcare administration
- BCLS certified
- patient satisfaction
