Nursing Supervisor

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Care for our community, and your career.

The Nurse Supervisor assumes responsibility for implementing the philosophy, objectives, standards and policies of the hospital and division of nursing on a specific shift. Assumes overall supervisory responsibility for the functioning of the nursing staff and the maintenance of optimal patient care standards on the assigned shift. Serves as an administrative representative to the community and other hospital departments.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement :

Graduate from a School of Nursing. BSN Preferred. Evidence of continued professional growth.

Minimum Experience Requirement :

Three years experience in the clinical area relevant to unit/service patient population, including proven experience/expertise in management area. Possesses a thorough knowledge of nursing principles. Demonstrates ability to provide quality patient care. Possesses ability to assess patient’s needs, e.g. clinical, teaching, mental and spiritual. Must have good hearing and vision

abilities. Must recognize safety issues to self and others and be able to assess and implement use of lifts or other personnel to lift and move patients of all sizes and weights in a safe manner throughout the entire shift. Must be free of any ambulatory impairment that would restrict ability to navigate stairways and corridors at speedy rate for emergencies. Must be able to function well in stressful situations and have good, creative, problem-solving skills. Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate. Demonstrated commitment to quality, timely, and cost-effective patient care. Excellent interpersonal, organizational,

and written and verbal communication skills required. Detail attentiveness required. Ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments and projects with speed and accuracy. Able to work efficiently and effectively under time constraints. Proficient in the use of a personal computer including word processing. Ability to independently take initiative and exercise good judgment in decision- making. Professional maturity that daily sets the tone in carrying out the responsibilities of the position. High degree of honesty, integrity and confidentiality. Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to undertake new responsibilities as assigned. Ability to work under stress.

Minimum License Requirement :

Current NYS RN license. Current BLS certification required. IV certified within six months of employment.

Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.