Nursing Supervisor - Inpatient

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

5/1/2017

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

802002

Job Title:

Nursing Supervisor - Inpatient

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Management Level:

Supervisor/Program Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Radiology Nursing Supervisor is a registered nurse who demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and has responsibility for management of patient care, nursing personnel, and unit operations. The Radiology Nursing Supervisor works in a collaborative manner with the Nurse Manager to facilitate efficient clinical operations, professional development of staff, accountability and effective management of resources. 

The Radiology Nursing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily nursing operations at varied locations, including University Hospital (UH) and designated ambulatory settings.  Responsibilities include managing resources, monitoring patient throughput and creating an environment of staff accountability in order to deliver high quality patient and family centered care.  This coordination involves direct communication with, but not limited to, senior nursing leadership, nursing staff, medical staff, ancillary personnel, case management, social work and other departments to appropriately plan, direct, and evaluates care for patients and their families.  This position requires expertise in problem solving, decision making and communication skills when interacting with these various disciplines.

The Radiology Nursing Supervisor is responsible for a safe and therapeutic unit environment and for efficient use of radiology resources in order to support the Radiology operating budget.  The Radiology Nursing Supervisor serves as a role model, demonstrating competent patient care, leadership and professional behavior which promote quality improvement programs.

The Radiology Nursing Supervisor, under the direction of and in collaboration with the Radiology Nurse Manager, is responsible for supervisory duties related to nursing personnel.  These duties include hiring, conducting performance evaluations, counseling, facilitating investigatory meetings which may result in the need to pursue progressive discipline including termination, professional and clinical development, orientation plans, scheduling, daily assignments, education, and assisting nurse manager in planning staff meetings. The Radiology Nurse Supervisor position will include a certain percent of assigned direct reports (up to 50% of the Radiology Nursing staff).

The Radiology Nursing Supervisor has educational responsibilities within the disciplines of nursing and the hospital.  The Radiology Nursing Supervisor utilizes an understanding of the forces of Magnet to support the Nurse Manager in ensuring standards of excellence are fostered and met. The Radiology Nursing Supervisor may also act as a resource to the institution and community in areas of expertise. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Integrates the principles and philosophy of the professional nursing care delivery system into practice.

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Plans for and provides a staffing pattern which meets patient care needs and supports primary nursing.

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Provides for a performance evaluation process that includes appropriate counseling in relation to performance, progressive discipline and termination.

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Participates in the recruitment process, including interviewing and selection of staff.

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Informs, teaches and enforces adherence to new or revised hospital or departmental policies and procedures.

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Assists with the coordination of staff meetings on a regular basis.

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Effectively communicates department/leadership decisions and policies to staff. Facilitates the flow of information from medical staff to the nursing staff regarding patient care procedures and new equipment.

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Supports the orientation of all new staff and promotes ongoing continuing education.

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Promotes open and objective communication within the nursing unit, as well as with health care personnel, patients and families.

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Develops and utilizes a process for effective fiscal management, including utilization of materials and supplies.

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Directs the care team leader (CTL) in making adjustments to the radiology nursing staffing pattern to reflect changes in care requirements, patient census and staffing resources.

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Participates in the preparation of the budget in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.

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Monitors fiscal reports in collaboration with the Nurse Manager

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Uses formal and informal organizational structures of the institution as part of the problem-solving process.

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Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, students and unit staff.

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Promotes cost-effective behavior in staff through observation and education.

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Participates in the development of annual Radiology Nursing goals and objectives. Identifies and resolves complex or recurring operational problems and consults with the Nurse Manager when necessary.

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Serves as a role model, demonstrating effective patient care, leadership, and professional behavior.

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Acts as a consultant and clinical resource to staff through provision of patient care and coordination of patient and family centered care.

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Assures that patient/family nursing care is provided within UW Health Nursing Department's and the Radiology Department’s established standards of care.

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Monitors staff schedule to ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.

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Coordinates medical and nursing management of patient care.

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Supports patient advocacy and the patient's Bill of Rights.

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Monitors all nursing activities related to patient care.

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Participates in formulating patient care policies and procedures.

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Promotes a quality improvement program that incorporates patient care standards and meets Joint Commission guidelines.

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Develops, maintains, and evaluates unit based documentation tools to promote continuity on all patient care activities.

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Creates an environment in which intellectual curiosity is stimulated and continued learning is supported.

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Reviews policies and procedures to maintain a current level of practice.

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Participates in family, patient and staff teaching in the Department of Radiology and throughout the hospital.

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Identifies professional strengths and areas for growth and demonstrates professional development through formal and informal learning experiences.

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Participates in professional organizations in area of specialization and interest.

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Serves as a role model for professional effectiveness through efficient time management, organization of work, and prioritization.

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Participates on radiology and hospital committees.

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Supports and/or participates in research programs approved by the Department of Nursing.

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Supports UW Health outreach mission through consultation and/or participation in health promotion, health education, community outreach and specialty requests from community agencies.

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Assures patient care, comfort and confidentiality

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Demonstrates the ability to professionally and positively interact with patients, staff, and visitors.

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Demonstrates the ability to be self-directed in accomplishing the coordination and decision making responsibilities of this position, and is resourceful in problem solving.

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Provides assistance to and resolves conflicts between patients, visitors, and hospital staff.

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Demonstrates conduct and attitude reflective of the profession and promotes a healthy work environment.

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Participates in continuing education and ongoing training to improve skills and keep current on changing technology.

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Shares professional knowledge with staff and students.

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Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.

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Assures that budget parameters are met.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree

in Nursing (BSN)

Required

Master's Degree

in Nursing or relevant field

Preferred

2 years

of relevant experience in clinical practice

Required

5 years

of relevant experience in clinical practice

Preferred

Management or supervisory experience with demonstrated success

Preferred

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin

Upon Hire

Required

Current CPR certification

Upon Hire

Required

Certification in specialty area

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of hospital personnel and external parties. Must be comfortable with an interdisciplinary culture of collaboration.

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A passion for excellence, which elevates the abilities and competencies of the various patient care providers.

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.