NURSING SUPERVISOR

• Performs his/her duties and tasks as per Hospital Policy and Agreement on Professional Code of Conduct.
• Actively participates in all quality and performance improvement activities within the department/service and within the hospital as per Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Plan.
• Actively participates in all the education requirement and activities as per the Hospital Education Program.
• Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the scope of practice and employment contract.
• Oversees Hospital’s activities during the scheduled shift. During non-business hours will consult Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing in addition to Medical Administration on call as need arises.
• Assess and evaluates patient care.
• Supervises and directs nursing staff.
• Assess staffing needs, re-assign staff and call in replacement or additional staff when necessary.
• Maintains a safe working environment in which patients can receive high quality of care.
• Provide guidance and/or counsel to staff, identifies potential issues and refer them to the appropriate person.
• Evaluates work performance and make recommendations accordingly.
• Promotes adherence to all Hospital PPG (Policy Procedure & Guidelines) at all times. Implement and maintain new PPG as per the directive of the Director of Nursing.
• Participates in the implementation and review of Nursing Policy and Procedures and guidelines.
• Makes independent decisions when there is no established Policy or Procedure to meet the situation or circumstances. Consult with the DON/ADON when necessary.
• Exercises efficient problem solving techniques in order to trouble shoot and manage difficult situations.
• Informs the appropriate personnel when an emergency situation arises.
• Recommend initiation of incident reports when needed.
• Attend Code Blue calls and document episodes and outcome reviews.
• Attends all emergency codes and documents as required.
• Assist Patient Relations, Admission Clerk, Bed Management Coordinators in bed allocation for admissions when needed.
• Support patients and families as needed in time of stress or crisis.
• Maintains Patient Confidentiality and ensures compliance of the same.
• Liaise with Security and/or Military Personnel when a security issue arises.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Keep abreast of nursing developments and maintain personal growth through conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Exercises professional behavior and is accountable for his/her actions.
• Performs other applicable tasks and duties as assigned within the realms of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Ensures that defective equipment and supply deficiencies are reported to the appropriate departments.
• Maintains appropriate records, reports and statistics.
• Reports to the Director of Nursing when changes occur in circumstances which affect safe and competent nursing practices.
• Represent Nursing Department for various Hospital Wide Committees.
• In the event of External Disaster after working hours, report to the Disaster Control Room and perform DON duties until relieved. Initiate Disaster Call Cascade for Nursing Administration.

• Fluency and comprehension in written and spoken English.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement and Patient Safety.
• Effective leadership and communication skills.

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