Nursing Department Supervisor

7 days ago


Frederick, Maryland, United States Frederick Memorial Healthcare System Full time
Job Summary

Serves as a key member of the nursing management team, providing clinical and administrative direction on assigned shifts. Ensures that the goals and objectives of the Hospital and the Nursing Department are carried out. Serves as an administrative and clinical resource to the nursing staff and as an administrative resource to other departments in the absence of their department head. Acts on behalf of the hospital administrators in their absence. Informs the Administrator on-call of critical developments and seeks direction when necessary. Functions within limits of the State Nurse Practice Act, Hospital and Nursing Department policies and procedures. Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the Hospital and Nursing Department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides leadership and direction to all hospital departments in accordance with organizational and departmental policies and objectives. Communicates with administrative and management staff on matters requiring their attention.
  • Collects information to assess patient care needs and coordinates actions to provide appropriate staffing. Provides and allocates clinical resources for nursing staff. Provides direct patient care in the clinical areas where competencies have been validated.
  • Counsels employees and communicates interaction to appropriate Director/Manager. Recommends and conducts disciplinary action as needed in accordance with personnel guidelines. Prepares and presents performance evaluations for assigned staff in collaboration with the Manager/Director.
  • Assumes role of patient advocate respecting guidelines found in the Frederick Health Statement of Patient Rights and Responsibilities. Promotes professional delivery of health care. Facilitates cooperative efforts of all hospital departments to improve hospital systems.
  • Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs.

Requirements:

  • Licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in the State of Maryland.
  • Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required. Masters degree preferred.
  • Five years of clinical experience required.
  • Current CPR certification. ACLS preferred/to be achieved within 6 months of hire
  • Appropriate competency validation if provides direct patient care in a clinical area.

Patient Contact:

  • Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:
  • Neonate (0 thru 30 days)
  • Infant (31 thru 12 months)
  • Child (13 months thru 12 years)
  • Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)
  • Adult (18 years thru 65 years)
  • Geriatric (66+ years)

Physical Demands:

  • Medium Work - Lifting up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 25 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds infrequently or up to 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

  • Repetition: Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.
  • Forceful Exertion: The amount of physical effort required to perform a task (such as moving patients) or to maintain control of equipment or tools. The amount of force depends on the type of grip, the weight of an object or person, body posture, the type of activity and the duration of the task.
  • Awkward Posture: Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that are involved in the physical activity. Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, working overhead with your hands or arms, or holding fixed positions.
  • Contact Stress: Pressing the body hard on sharp edges can result in placing too much pressure on nerves, tendons, and blood vessels. For example, using the palm of your hand to hit or stick objects can increase risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Working Conditions:

  • Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category A - WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.
  • Exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials and highly technical and heavy equipment

Reporting Relationship:

  • Reports to Director of Nursing Resources


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