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Nursing Supervisor - Cardiovascular Critical Care - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX Houston, Texas |
About this job
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
A quaternary care facility that is home of the Texas Heart Institute, a world-class cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD--consistently ranked as one of the nation's best in Cardiovascular Services & Heart Surgery. The first hospital in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving the award four consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke's is home to three freestanding community emergency centers (Holcombe, Pearland, and San Felipe) offering adult and pediatric care--treating more than 51,000 patients annually. The hospital holds a collaborative partnership with Baylor College of Medicine and affiliations with The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, The University of Texas Medical Branch (Galveston), Houston Baptist University, and Prairie View A&M University.
Position Summary
Major responsibilities include: Staffing Requirement: Ensure department is staffed appropriately. Shifts are variable and may include some weekends, nights, and/or holidays as needed. Should be able to alternate on-call. Staffing and administrative time is flexible; however, staffing should be priority. Clinical Management: Ensure the effective delivery of nursing care. Ensure specialty needs of services are met. Quality Assurance/Research: Ensure compliance with established quality standards. Utilize current research in practice. Human Resources/Financial Management: Manage unit staff productively, and assist in budget development and maintenance; assist in performance appraisals. Communication/Patient-Guest Relations: Provide a caring environment in support of CHI St. Luke's mission and values. Proactively strives for excellence in customer satisfaction. Professional Practice/Professional Development: Assume a leadership role in development of a professional practice. Productivity: Monitor room utilization and unit staff efficiency, including providing assistance with staffing and unit coverage during staffing shortages and/or peak times.
Education:
Medical Center-Bachelor's Degree of Nursing (BSN)
Licensure:
Registered Nurse (RN)
Minimum Experience:
Minimum three (3) years of experience in discipline
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Multitasking
Excellent telephone skills
Good delegation skills
Position Responsibilities:
1. Utilizes the nursing process to ensure appropriate patient care is provided in a cost effective, quality driven, and patient focused manner. Collects pertinent social, psychological, developmental and spiritual data from the patient, significant others and other health care team members.
2. Performs as ongoing assessment, formulates nursing diagnosis and goals, plans appropriate interventions, and evaluates the outcome of the interventions.
3. Consistently documents in the patient and unit records according to written health system standards of care in order to meet legal and quality patient care requirements.
4. Provides appropriate teaching and information to patients and families including information on Pain Management, Nutrition, Skin Integrity, Fall prevention, Diabetes, Disease Process, Smoking Cessation, and Discharge instructions.
5. Demonstrates commitment to the goals and values of the patient, Hospital, community and nursing profession through cost containment measures, maintaining confidentiality, appropriate ethical decision --making, and ensuring patient safety.
6. Uses interventions substantiated by research as appropriate in the patient population, Participates in research activities, identifies opportunities for research, and collaborates with the Outcomes managers and department.
7. Participates in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and the effectiveness of nursing practice. Assists in collecting quality data, analyzes the data, and formulates action plans to improve quality care.
8. Coordinates the progression of the clinic schedule. Reviews the schedule and plans for needed resources.
9. Consults in a variety of patient care situations requiring advanced competency and knowledge.
10. Serves as a clinical resource for problem solving and assist staff with patient related issues and emergency situations.
11. Acts as a liaison to other departments and multiple patient care services and Ensures special requirements quality nursing care for the patient.
12. Serves as a role model to develop staff competence in the delivery of nursing care based on national professional standards, and hospital wide policy and procedures.
13. Recognizes non-compliance and demonstrates correct application of hospital policy and procedures; refers to Policy and Procedure Manual as necessary for problem solving.
14. Assists in cost management, including product evaluation, prevention of waste and damage, room utilization, control of overtime, and appropriate staff mix.
15. Assist the physician and or Nurse Practitioner with examinations and procedures.
16. Obtains physician orders for the administration of all medications and records in patient record.
17. Will assist with phlebotomy as necessary.
18. Calls prescriptions to pharmacy and refills all prescriptions under the direction of the physician.
19. Writes prescriptions for take-home medications for physician's approval and signature.
20. Maintains a copy of current medication list on the patient chart.
21. Triages patient to the appropriate level of care based on information provided by the patient (whether in person or via the telephone).
22. Using protocols and independent judgment, Provides patient education and advice to patients via the phone or in person, ranking patients according to urgency of need, directing them to further care as necessary.
23. Facilitates unit-based QE program/projects. Sends representative to QE meetings; follows up with staff and Assists in implementing recommendations.
24. Investigates and follows up on incident reports and patient complaints. Records and evaluates trends with manager.
25. Evaluates patient care based on national and hospital standards.
26. Supports and Participates in unit-based research projects based on QE data. Develops and Implements plan of action to enhance quality based on the data. Completes the QE process. Ensures staff participation in QE.
27. Integrates research findings into clinical practice and unit education programs. Assures education of staff to new findings and Implements necessary changes. Posts research articles, minutes of meetings, research findings and policy updates.
28. Evaluates and update the quality and appropriate use of department and unit tools, such as policies and procedures of the unit and department, supplies, equipment.
29. Promotes philosophy of shared governance and individual accountability of the professional nurse. Encourages participation of staff in scheduling, assignments and outcomes management.
30. When designated, acts as Manager in manager's absence
31. Coordinates staffing: a. Assists in developing unit schedules. b. Assists with unit staffing coverage to ensure quality patient care. c. Oversees staff and orientees assignments in collaboration with clinical educator. Observes and documents clinical competency of staff in collaboration with the clinical educators. d. Assists in cost-effective staff utilization. Promotes efficiency in room turnaround time. Assists Manager in reassigning employees as necessary to improve productivity and to balance the workload. Evaluates staff and ancillary personnel as a resource consultant. e. Utilizes documented and observed staff competency in procedures, equipment, and age-related skills in staff assignments.
32. Assists Manager with interviews, hiring, coaching, and counseling staff; can assist with counseling and documentation.
33. Assists Manager with annual performance appraisals. Provides verbal and written feedback for employee appraisals.
34. Completes management reports as designated.
35. Assists Manager with budget process. Assists in prioritizing capital budget items.
36. Assists staff in implementing clinical pathways and outcomes management.
37. Assists Manager and staff in unit problem solving through meeting agendas for group discussion and establishing task force as needed.
38. Promotes positive group dynamics as leader and member.
39. Attends job fairs and meetings. Projects and promotes positive image of nursing internally and to the public.
40. Maintains communication with patients, families, staff, physicians, and other departments.
41. Provides constructive feedback to staff and orientees.
42. Chairs/Co-Chairs unit meetings.
A quaternary care facility that is home of the Texas Heart Institute, a world-class cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD--consistently ranked as one of the nation's best in Cardiovascular Services & Heart Surgery. The first hospital in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving the award four consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke's is home to three freestanding community emergency centers (Holcombe, Pearland, and San Felipe) offering adult and pediatric care--treating more than 51,000 patients annually. The hospital holds a collaborative partnership with Baylor College of Medicine and affiliations with The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, The University of Texas Medical Branch (Galveston), Houston Baptist University, and Prairie View A&M University.
Position Summary
Major responsibilities include: Staffing Requirement: Ensure department is staffed appropriately. Shifts are variable and may include some weekends, nights, and/or holidays as needed. Should be able to alternate on-call. Staffing and administrative time is flexible; however, staffing should be priority. Clinical Management: Ensure the effective delivery of nursing care. Ensure specialty needs of services are met. Quality Assurance/Research: Ensure compliance with established quality standards. Utilize current research in practice. Human Resources/Financial Management: Manage unit staff productively, and assist in budget development and maintenance; assist in performance appraisals. Communication/Patient-Guest Relations: Provide a caring environment in support of CHI St. Luke's mission and values. Proactively strives for excellence in customer satisfaction. Professional Practice/Professional Development: Assume a leadership role in development of a professional practice. Productivity: Monitor room utilization and unit staff efficiency, including providing assistance with staffing and unit coverage during staffing shortages and/or peak times.
Education:
Medical Center-Bachelor's Degree of Nursing (BSN)
Licensure:
Registered Nurse (RN)
Minimum Experience:
Minimum three (3) years of experience in discipline
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Multitasking
Excellent telephone skills
Good delegation skills
Position Responsibilities:
1. Utilizes the nursing process to ensure appropriate patient care is provided in a cost effective, quality driven, and patient focused manner. Collects pertinent social, psychological, developmental and spiritual data from the patient, significant others and other health care team members.
2. Performs as ongoing assessment, formulates nursing diagnosis and goals, plans appropriate interventions, and evaluates the outcome of the interventions.
3. Consistently documents in the patient and unit records according to written health system standards of care in order to meet legal and quality patient care requirements.
4. Provides appropriate teaching and information to patients and families including information on Pain Management, Nutrition, Skin Integrity, Fall prevention, Diabetes, Disease Process, Smoking Cessation, and Discharge instructions.
5. Demonstrates commitment to the goals and values of the patient, Hospital, community and nursing profession through cost containment measures, maintaining confidentiality, appropriate ethical decision --making, and ensuring patient safety.
6. Uses interventions substantiated by research as appropriate in the patient population, Participates in research activities, identifies opportunities for research, and collaborates with the Outcomes managers and department.
7. Participates in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and the effectiveness of nursing practice. Assists in collecting quality data, analyzes the data, and formulates action plans to improve quality care.
8. Coordinates the progression of the clinic schedule. Reviews the schedule and plans for needed resources.
9. Consults in a variety of patient care situations requiring advanced competency and knowledge.
10. Serves as a clinical resource for problem solving and assist staff with patient related issues and emergency situations.
11. Acts as a liaison to other departments and multiple patient care services and Ensures special requirements quality nursing care for the patient.
12. Serves as a role model to develop staff competence in the delivery of nursing care based on national professional standards, and hospital wide policy and procedures.
13. Recognizes non-compliance and demonstrates correct application of hospital policy and procedures; refers to Policy and Procedure Manual as necessary for problem solving.
14. Assists in cost management, including product evaluation, prevention of waste and damage, room utilization, control of overtime, and appropriate staff mix.
15. Assist the physician and or Nurse Practitioner with examinations and procedures.
16. Obtains physician orders for the administration of all medications and records in patient record.
17. Will assist with phlebotomy as necessary.
18. Calls prescriptions to pharmacy and refills all prescriptions under the direction of the physician.
19. Writes prescriptions for take-home medications for physician's approval and signature.
20. Maintains a copy of current medication list on the patient chart.
21. Triages patient to the appropriate level of care based on information provided by the patient (whether in person or via the telephone).
22. Using protocols and independent judgment, Provides patient education and advice to patients via the phone or in person, ranking patients according to urgency of need, directing them to further care as necessary.
23. Facilitates unit-based QE program/projects. Sends representative to QE meetings; follows up with staff and Assists in implementing recommendations.
24. Investigates and follows up on incident reports and patient complaints. Records and evaluates trends with manager.
25. Evaluates patient care based on national and hospital standards.
26. Supports and Participates in unit-based research projects based on QE data. Develops and Implements plan of action to enhance quality based on the data. Completes the QE process. Ensures staff participation in QE.
27. Integrates research findings into clinical practice and unit education programs. Assures education of staff to new findings and Implements necessary changes. Posts research articles, minutes of meetings, research findings and policy updates.
28. Evaluates and update the quality and appropriate use of department and unit tools, such as policies and procedures of the unit and department, supplies, equipment.
29. Promotes philosophy of shared governance and individual accountability of the professional nurse. Encourages participation of staff in scheduling, assignments and outcomes management.
30. When designated, acts as Manager in manager's absence
31. Coordinates staffing: a. Assists in developing unit schedules. b. Assists with unit staffing coverage to ensure quality patient care. c. Oversees staff and orientees assignments in collaboration with clinical educator. Observes and documents clinical competency of staff in collaboration with the clinical educators. d. Assists in cost-effective staff utilization. Promotes efficiency in room turnaround time. Assists Manager in reassigning employees as necessary to improve productivity and to balance the workload. Evaluates staff and ancillary personnel as a resource consultant. e. Utilizes documented and observed staff competency in procedures, equipment, and age-related skills in staff assignments.
32. Assists Manager with interviews, hiring, coaching, and counseling staff; can assist with counseling and documentation.
33. Assists Manager with annual performance appraisals. Provides verbal and written feedback for employee appraisals.
34. Completes management reports as designated.
35. Assists Manager with budget process. Assists in prioritizing capital budget items.
36. Assists staff in implementing clinical pathways and outcomes management.
37. Assists Manager and staff in unit problem solving through meeting agendas for group discussion and establishing task force as needed.
38. Promotes positive group dynamics as leader and member.
39. Attends job fairs and meetings. Projects and promotes positive image of nursing internally and to the public.
40. Maintains communication with patients, families, staff, physicians, and other departments.
41. Provides constructive feedback to staff and orientees.
42. Chairs/Co-Chairs unit meetings.
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