Description

Job Summary
The Nursing Supervisor oversees and coordinates patient care activities during the assigned shift, ensuring safe, effective, and continuous delivery of nursing services. This role manages diagnostic procedures and surgeries that occur outside regular hours and serves as the administrative representative in the absence of senior nursing leadership. The Nursing Supervisor must maintain a strong working knowledge of medical and legal regulations, provide direction to nursing personnel, and uphold organizational standards of care, professionalism, and patient rights.

 
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions
Personal Traits, Qualities, and Aptitudes
Must be able to:

Accept responsibility for coordinating all patient care activities.
Perform a variety of tasks, shifting efficiently between different duties.
Make sound decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Recognize, protect, and advocate for patient rights.
Demonstrate empathy and compassion toward individuals experiencing pain, grief, or trauma.
Set an example that promotes teamwork, cooperation, and professional conduct.
Communicate effectively and therapeutically with individuals across diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Incorporate guest relations principles into daily patient and staff interactions.
Bilingual or English–Spanish proficiency preferred; ability to work with culturally diverse populations.
 
Working Conditions
Primarily indoor environment, protected from weather but subject to temperature changes.
Potential exposure to infections, contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment.
Possible interaction with combative or distressed patients.
Variable noise levels depending on patient activity and clinical operations.
 
Physical Demands
Must be able to:

Hear and identify sounds through auditory perception.
Communicate effectively through spoken language.
Use visual acuity to perceive characteristics of objects and environments.
Reach with arms and hands in various directions.
Grasp, hold, turn, or manipulate objects using hands and fingers.
Perceive characteristics such as size, temperature, texture, and shape.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
Lift up to 50 pounds independently, with frequent lifting/pushing/pulling of up to 25 pounds.
Continuously walk and stand throughout the shift.
Distinguish and identify colors accurately.
Occasionally assist with lifting over 100 pounds using appropriate techniques, equipment, or team support.
Sit for prolonged periods when necessary.
 

Requirements

Qualifications
Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; evidence of continuing education relevant to nursing supervision.
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Experience
Required: Previous supervisory or management experience in nursing.
Preferred: Prior experience specifically as a Nursing Supervisor.
Licenses & Certifications
Current RN license.
IV certification.
ACLS, PALS, TNCC or equivalent trauma training, NIMS training, and CPI certification.
Equipment & Tools
Computers and software systems
Photocopier
Patient charts
Infusion pumps, PCA pumps, and various medical equipment
Specialized Knowledge & Skills
Understanding of age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial needs of the patient population.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and therapeutically.
Highly organized, responsible, self-motivated, and capable of functioning as a role model.
Other
Bilingual or English–Spanish preferred.
Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations.