Supervisor Nursing

About Steward Health Care

Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

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Education: The Nursing Supervisor must be a graduate of an accredited program in nursing and hold a BS/BSN degree.

MS preferred.

Experience: 5 years Staff Nurse experience including Charge Nurse responsibilities. Leadership experience required.

Requirements/Skills: The Nursing Supervisor must be able to demonstrate the clinical knowledge and skills necessary to

oversee the provision of care to patients ranging in age from infancy to geriatrics. ACLS preferred.

Scope: The Nursing Supervisor is a professional nurse who is responsible for coordination and supervision of patient care

on multiple nursing units and departments on the evening, night and weekend shifts. He/she works closely with Clinical Managers and others to ensure that high quality, timely service is provided to all patients.

The following are the competency statements and corresponding performance criteria required for this position assess throug

direct observation and document review.

Responsibilities & Standards

1.0 Serves as role model, providing clinical direction to staff. Demonstrates expertise in the nursing process

and evaluates care provided by nursing personnel.

1.1 Based on available data from previous shifts, establishes/assesses the delivery of nursing care, identifies problems,

and evaluates the need for improvement for the on-coming shift.

1.2 Ensures that patient care assignments are made in accordance with the qualifications of nursing personnel,

available supervision, patient care requirements and technology required.

1.3 Maintains a high level of visibility by making regular clinical rounds and responding in person to all requests for assistance.

1.4 Assists in maintaining optimum patient flow by personally assessing delays in moving patients. (i.e., out of the E.D.

and/or between units)

1.5 Creates an environment that facilitates the development of clinical skills and leadership potential of nursing staff,

advising and guiding staff through complex clinical/management situations.

1.6 Is accessible to staff and responds in a timely manner to staff requests for assistance/consultation.

1.7 Coordinates all nursing functions during emergency situations, assigning staff and competently executing

identified responsibilities as a member of the emergency team.

1.8 Ensures compliance with Standards of Nursing Practice and regulations affecting nursing set forth by the Board off Registration in Nursing, The Department of Public Health, JCAHO, and others.