Your job is more than a job

Why on earth would you want to be a nurse supervisor? Because you were born to lead. We get that. Maybe you have a natural leadership ability or maybe you’ve developed skills through experience and training. Not everyone takes the same path. As an RN Clinical Supervisor, patient care is still your top priority because building an excellent team that delivers extraordinary care starts with you.  

  

But you know there’s more to it. Scheduling? Yep. Challenges? You bet. Long hours? Sometimes. Growth? Absolutely. Champion? Roger that. Decision-maker? Yes, it’s all that and more. If that’s you, then you’re going to love it here. And we’re going to love you right back by giving you the support and tools you need to live your extraordinary.  

  

Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and personality, all of it adds up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you will bring to this nursing supervisor role. 
 
Your Everyday 

Participate in the daily operations of your department under the supervision of a nurse manager/director. 

Maintain knowledge of and act as a resource for clinical practices and departmental operations. 

Audit, report, and educate your team about meeting professional and JCAHO requirements for nursing documentation. 

Prepare, monitor, and modify staff schedules with the approval of the appropriate manager/director and according to department needs and appropriate skill mix. 

Conduct new employee orientation, develop materials, assign preceptors, and conduct assessments as needed. 

Provide input for performance evaluations and handle personnel matters as delegated by department manager/director. 

Work in collaboration with the leader(s) in interviewing and selecting candidates for open positions.  

Attend recruitment events and represent the department when requested. 

Maintain standards of team accountability for hospital policies and procedures and delivery of care services. 

Inspect department and conduct patient, safety and environmental rounds. 

Participate in and monitor compliance of core measure initiatives and quality standards. 

The Must-Haves 
 
Minimum: 

Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. 

Current American Heart Association BLS certification 

1 year of nursing experience in relevant specialty area (medical/surgical, intensive care, emergency, perioperative, etc.) 

 

WORK SHIFT:

Nights (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. 

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited.  For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion.  Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here. 

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

 

Simple things make the difference. 

1.    To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 

2.    To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.  

3.    To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 

4.    To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.