POSITION SUMMARY

The Nursing Supervisor assumes responsibility to manage the shift to shift operations of the unit/department to provide high quality and safe patient care in a safe practice environment. The Supervisor aids to develop staff; collaborates with multidisciplinary professionals; and provides service excellence. This individual remains clinically competent in the area of practice and is able to take a direct patient care assignment as needed.

The Nursing Supervisor assists the Manager with but not limited to:

• Workforce planning;
• Establishing and implementing standards for practice and maintain authority, accountability and responsibility for staff in their area of responsibility;
• The ongoing support and cultivation of a culture of shared decision making;
• Budgeting and planning.

Supervises the operations and staff: Surgical Center

LEADERSHIP VALUES

The MNH Leadership Values we are striving to emulate:

• Respect, appreciation and caring for all-positive outlook
• Initiative, achievement oriented, drive for excellence and continuous improvement; perseverance and ability to see the big picture
• Teamwork and support for others; interdependence and commitment to the collective; system success as opposed to individual achievement or credit
• Open, respectful, candid communication; handles conflicts and differing points of view directly; doesn’t shy away from difficult issues or conversations
• Stewardship of resources and passion for efficiency
• Ownership of actions and results focused
• Resilient; adaptable to change; perseveres in the midst of challenges
• Courage

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or related field preferred. May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education.

Experience:

1. 3+ years of perioperative experience preferred.
2. Supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to work effectively under stressful situations.
3. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
4. Ability to function in an independent manner with little or no need for direct supervision.
5. Effectively communicates verbally with patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers and supervisors.
6. Ability to document data and other information.
7. Ability to read and interpret written communication.
8. Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
9. Conducts business in a professional and cordial manner that upholds the integrity and reputation of Mount Nittany Medical Center.
10. Knowledge of human resource laws and regulations as they relate to the management of staff.

License/Certification/Registration:

1. Current PA Registered Nurse licensure.
2. Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
3. After four months from the hire/transfer date, meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and renews ACLS every two years.
4. After six months from the hire/transfer date, meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and renews PALS every two years.
5. Within three months from the hire/transfer date, completes Crisis Prevention Institute’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI NCI) training and renews every 2 years thereafter.
6. Must be able to meet mandated clinical unit requirement (such as but not limited to: critical care course; chemotherapy etc.) within designated time frame assigned by the manager and director.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives minimal supervision from the manager of the unit. Performs all duties in an independent manner.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

Supervises the activities of assigned employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists the Manager and leadership team with but not limited to the following:

1. Patient Flow and Operational/Clinical Supervision
   • Financial Stewardship: ensure productivity standards and effective efficient use of resources
   • Human Resource Skills: Evaluate staffing needs and patterns;
   • Performance Improvement Skills: monitor patient safety & ensure reporting when necessary; participate in root cause analysis; promote workplace safety; maintain survey and regulatory readiness; just culture; and promote intra/interdepartmental communication
   • Foundational thinking skills: apply systems thinking knowledge as an approach to analysis and decision making.  Utilizes leadership standard work, manage for daily improvement and other evidence based tools.
   • Technology Skills: use of technology to support patient care delivery and decision making
   • Change management skills: Supports Director and Manager in the facilitation change through encouraging key stakeholder participation, communicate & reinforce changes, and assist in evaluation of outcomes.
   • Appropriate clinical practice knowledge: maintain knowledge pertinent to scope of responsibility and promote evidence-based practice
2. Leadership
   • Human resource leadership skills: effective and respectful communication, performance management (conduct evaluations, assess staff, monitor fitness, initiate corrective actions, terminations, etc.); staff development and assurance of competencies; and staff retention skills and activities.
   • Relationship management & influencing behaviors: manage conflict; situation management, promote team dynamics, mentor and coach staff & peers, apply communication principles; encourage participation of staff; role model professional behavior; act as a change agent; and apply principles of self-awareness. Supports the cultivation of a culture of shared decision making.
   • Diversity and Inclusivity: maintain and environment of fairness and equality.
3. Professionalism
   • Personal and professional accountability: practice ethical behaviors; hold self and other accountable for respectful and professionalism; and promote and role model life-long learning.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.