Per Diem Nursing Supervisor

Hoboken University is seeking an Administrative Coordinator (Nursing).

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the direction and supervision of Nursing Services throughout the hospital on evening, night, and weekend shifts.

KEY TASKS

• Oversees, directs and guides the organization towards achieving current & future goals.
• Ensures that all organizational activities and operations comply with local, state and federal regulations, JCAHO standards and laws governing healthcare operations.
• Demonstrates leadership effectiveness in managing interpersonal relationships and managing self.
• Provides leadership and direction in accordance with organizational and departmental goals and objectives.
• Supervises nursing services on all off shifts, including evening, nights, and weekends.
• Encourages professional growth and development of self and nursing staff. Establishes a climate conducive to meet these needs.
• Exhibits age specific competency when dealing with patients of all age groups.
• Exhibits age specific competency when dealing with patients in the Neonate/Infant (0 – 1).
• Exhibits age specific competency when dealing with patients in the Toddler age group (1-3).
• Exhibits age specific competency when dealing with patients in the Preschooler age group (4 – 6).
• Exhibits age specific competency when dealing with patients in the School Age/ Adolescent age groups (7-18).
• Exhibits age specific competency when dealing with patients in the Adult age groups (19 – 65).
• Exhibits age specific competency when dealing with patients in the Geriatric age group (65 & older).
• Provides care with consideration for the cultural needs of the patient.

LEADERSHIP

• Analyzes problems effectively.
• Requires an appropriate level of guidance.
• Carefully considers alternatives before making decisions.
• Keeps Supervisors informed of developments and outcomes.
• Written information is clear, concise and well organized.
• Oral communication skills are effective.
• Controls factors that are critical to achieving results.
• Plans and organizes work effectively.

PATIENT RIGHTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICS

• Responds to customer concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Promotes a professional atmosphere through courteous communication.
• Observes and respects the privacy and confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrates mission and values with patients, families, peers, and other members of the healthcare staff.

CONTINUUM OF CARE

• Collaborates with peers, physicians and other members of the health care team.

MANAGEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT OF CARE

• Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Complies with policies and procedures concerning infection control and safety.
• Complies with hand hygiene and use of PPE as per policies.

EDUCATION: SELF, PATIENT AND FAMILY

• Maintains and develops competence through required in-service and continuing educational programs.

MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

• Reports for duty punctually.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance record.
• Complies with dress code policy and maintains a business image.
• Attends/participates in staff meetings and reviews/signs minutes of all meetings not attended.
• Adjusts to changing situations and work assignments.
• Manages time appropriately to meet department needs.

MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION

• Ensures timely distribution (internal and external) of financial reports.
• Assists in record retention management.

IMPROVING ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND CONTRIBUTION

• Participates in data collection for quality improvement.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities including team membership.
• Improves performance based on results obtained from QI activities

What We’re Looking for

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN), Master’s preferred; NJ License, BLS

Experience: 2-4 years management supervisory experience in hospital setting

Skills: Ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing. Ability to be customer focused and results oriented. Previous acute care medical/surgical nursing experience. Knowledge of JCAHO guidelines (continuation of care)