Job Description

The Nursing Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care across all areas of operation in a hospital setting. This role provides leadership, oversight, and coordination of nursing services to maintain appropriate staffing levels, operational continuity, and compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards. The Nursing Supervisor works collaboratively with the Assistant Vice President of Nursing/Patient Care Services and the Vice President of Nursing/Patient Care Services to facilitate effective nursing practice and organizational goals.

Nigh Shift: 7:30PM-8:00AM (3x12s)

Essential Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs nursing services to ensure continuity, quality, and safety of patient care across all assigned units and departments.
• Coordinates the effective utilization of professional nursing staff, ancillary personnel, support services, and equipment to meet patient care needs efficiently and competently.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and clinical judgment in assessing situations, identifying problems, and implementing timely and effective solutions.
• Interprets, communicates, and enforces organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to nursing staff to ensure consistent and compliant practice.
• Provides ongoing informal education, coaching, and on-the-job training to nursing staff to promote professional development, safe nursing practices, and adherence to standards of care.
• Assumes responsibility for the Nursing Department in the absence of the Assistant Vice President for Patient Care Services and the Vice President for Patient Care Services.
• Addresses performance and conduct issues through appropriate counseling and disciplinary actions as warranted, and recommends ongoing or progressive disciplinary measures to the Assistant Vice President for Patient Care Services and the appropriate Nurse Manager.
• Ensures adequate and safe staffing levels during emergency situations, including but not limited to inclement weather, disasters, or unexpected surges in patient volume, to prevent compromise of patient care.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with staff, patients, families, visitors, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to promote collaboration and patient satisfaction.
• Supervises, evaluates, and supports unit-based nursing staff in assigned areas, ensuring adherence to clinical standards, policies, and best practices.
• Serves as a leadership resource and point of contact during off-hours, providing guidance and decision-making support as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Must have clinical experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Current and valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and projects simultaneously at various stages of development.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to set priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Proven leadership, supervisory, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with senior leadership and interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care, safety, and professional nursing practice.

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