RN Shift Supervisor (RN) - Orthopedics

 Coordinates and directs the patient care operations of the unit on a shift basis. Provides clinical  supervision of patient care and assures the consistent implementation of quality, patient safety and  regulatory standards and requirements.
 Functions as the unit patient flow coordinator, facilitating discharges, admissions and transfers. This  includes assuming a direct patient assignment as needed to prevent patients holding in other  departments. Expedites proactive and anticipatory triaging of patients to include active  communication with House Officer/Bed Control/Admitting and transferring departments (including assuring timely computer entry of transaction by staff).
 Assesses staff competencies, workload and skill requirements to make optimal patient care  assignments and coordinates staffing for the current and next shift with departmental/hospital  leaders. Provides supervisory input into departmental staff evaluations and performance reviews.
 Promotes positive working relationships within the unit and between departments and with all  customers, recognizing that effective interaction with the interdisciplinary team is necessary for optimal patient care. Maintains clear communication with the unit Coordinator/Manager/Director regarding unit needs and or incidents. Initiates service recovery and immediate solutions as needed.
 Role models professional growth and development through participation in inservices/educational programs and reviews current literature.
 Participates in ongoing shared governance activities and provides leadership for the implementation  of initiatives recommended by the councils, including performance improvement activities.
 Contributes to planning the unit budget and directs shift activity to assure compliance with  budgetary guidelines (cost / unit of service or hours per patient day productivity standards).
 Role models RN direct care responsibilities, including planning, providing and documenting  individual goal directed patient /family focused nursing care using evidence based practices.  Practice autonomously, consistent with practice standards and research based policies and procedures.
 Assures department commitment to Performance Improvements and leads by example
 Serves as a role model for service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and “must haves”
 Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
 Maintains safe environment
 Addresses patient population-specific needs
 Participates in Performance Improvement activities