Category: Nursing Manager
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Night
Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Department: Nursing Supervisors
Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039
JOB SUMMARY:
The Nursing Supervisor represents hospital Administration and, as such, serves as the delegated agent of the hospital administrative team and is invested with the authority of the same on the assigned shift. Responsible for coordinating and evaluating management and clinical practice activities throughout the Medical Center during the off-shifts including weekends and holidays.
Qualifications:
Required:
Preferred:
Critical experienceCertifications and Licenses Required:
Current Registered Nurse License in the state of New JerseyBasic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart AssociationACLS from the American Heart Association requiredScheduling Requirements:
Night shift12.5 hour shifts 7pm 7am3 days per weekSome holiday and weekends requiredEssential Functions:
The Nursing Supervisor maintains clinical/management skills; keeps abreast of current healthcare trends through continuous education and participation in meetings both internally and externally. Serves as a resource for staff and colleagues. Ensures compliance with Medical Center policies and that state, federal and regulatory requirements are adhered to.
Performs nursing rounds to assess the physical environment and delivery of quality patient care in the units under his/her jurisdiction. Assists in maintaining an environment conducive to productive, open communication with staff; remains visible to staff, engages staff in unit communication sessions, provides a resource for staff during times of stress. Respond effectively to emergent events; communicate with designated senior management as the situation dictates. Utilizes CQI approach to problem identification and resolution; communicates findings to appropriate department head and participates in inter/intra-departmental corrective action process. Reports promptly all unusual and / or high-risk events to appropriate parties.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer