Nurse Supervisor

Summary

The Nursing Officer of the Day (NOD) is responsible for the management of patient care during non-administrative hours. The individual demonstrates a high degree of personal and professional accountability which includes knowledge of current practice, sound judgment, problem solving skills, astute leadership skills, effective communication patterns, and the ability to apply the principles of administration, financial, and human resource management.

Duties

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The employee is expected to support the mission and vision of the Medical Center. Duties include but are not limited to:

• The Nurse Coordinator will execute position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care. This registered nurse (RN) is qualified by experience and certification in an area of continuing education, functioning at the management level to provide effective and coordinated leadership to deliver quality patient care.
• The Nurse Coordinator is responsible for continued coordination and evaluation of patient care in the absence of the Chief Nurse, Nurse Manager and Associate Director for Patient Care Services. This includes initiating and coordinating quality patient care; assessing the needs of the facility and patients; facilitating the performance improvement program and monitoring/evaluating established programs throughout the healthcare system.
• Professional nursing practice is characterized by leadership and accomplishment in monitoring and evaluating programs to improve the delivery of patient care.
• The NOD/Nursing Coordinator manages the facility's resources, coordinates patient care referrals from other VA Medical Centers/Health Care Systems and/or community agencies, overseeing each acute admission using clinical guideline during non-administrative hours.
• The RN actively ensures meeting Joint Commission and other regulatory criteria.
• The NOD is responsible for performance improvement, and practice, the work environment, and implemented accreditation/regulatory standards.
• The individual actively develops and manages collaborative partnerships with physicians and other clinicians. The Nurse Coordinator will address employee conduct, performance issues, and follow up with Nurse Manager(s).
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for completing accurate Morning Reports in a timely manner.
• The NOD participates in service and medical center committees and task forces to improve nursing practice and patient care.
• The Nursing Coordinator identifies educational needs of staff, ensures educational needs are addressed, and assures nursing coverage to meet the needs of effective unit operations.
• The Nurse Coordinator must be able to complete Prevention & Management of Disruptive Behavior parts 3 & 4.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:: Sunday - Saturday, various shifts, (Weekends, Holidays, Evenings & Night shifts), Subject to change based on agency needs.

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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