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St. Peters Health Nursing House Supervisor - Nights, 0.9 FTE in Helena, Montana
JOB SUMMARY (overview of job): While on duty, the PCS Supervisor acts as the Administrator of the Day (AOD). PCS Supervisors contribute to covering the 24/7 A of the Day shifts. Responsible for overall coordination of patient flow and services delivered to clients; works collaboratively with all members of the health care team.
The Patient Care Supervisory team is responsible for following plans to ensure quality patient care through effective management of the activities of the total patient care services including, but not limited to, a bed management plan, plan for services beyond capacity and plans to enhance coordination of care and ensure good communication with “hand-offs” between settings. When on duty, the Patient Care Supervisor actively manages patient flow throughout the hospital, participates in clinical assessments as indicated, facilitates patient hand-offs and is provides supervision to hospital staff on duty. Patient Care Supervisors monitor implementation of strategic quality improvement process as assigned. Direct supervision of the Patient Care Supervisor is provided by the Director of PCS, while day to day operational direction is provided by the Nursing Leadership Team through a consensus process. In the absence of the Hospital Administrator and/or designee, the Patient Care Supervisor has the authority and responsibility for administrative decisions and appropriate notification of administrators.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: Experience in supervision/management preferred. At least three years experience in direct patient care required. One year as Charge Nurse is desired.
EDUCATION: BSN preferred
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: Active RN License in the state of Montana. BLS is required.
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