RN Nursing Supervisor FT Days

apartment ScionHealth location_onHouston, TX 77065, US

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

Supervises nursing staff, assesses patients needs and provides nursing care for patients. Plans and organizes training for unit staff members and participates in guidance and educational programs.

Essential Functions

Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates designated nursing staff; assigns duties and coordinates nursing services
Participates in developing nursing protocol and procedures
Provides continuing education and staff development opportunities for nursing staff
Assesses patient needs; participates in providing nursing care; ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately
Maintains patient health care records
Maintains supply inventory records; orders supplies and equipment, as necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Supervisory skills and ability to evaluate job performance
Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for work unit
Time management skills and ability to organize priorities
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected
Must have good and regular attendance
Must read, write and speak fluent English
Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

Degree from an accredited school of nursing

Licenses/Certifications

Valid state Registered Nurse license
Valid BLS certification

Experience

Two years of nursing experience in a hospital
1 to 2 years supervisory/leadership experience

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