Supervisor Nursing Services-PACU-Methodist

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• Integrates the UnityPoint Health Des Moines Nursing Expectations of Performance in all aspects of care delivery and professional practice.  
• Manages daily operations of patient care. Contributes to the maintenance of high quality, cost effective services consistent with the needs of the users and the hospital’s budgetary guidelines.   
• Provides clinical leadership by directing, coordinating and delegating patient care in an organized manner, allowing for flexibility.  
• Acts as an interdepartmental liaison promoting effective multidisciplinary team work and positive interpersonal relations.  
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.   
• Remains competent and available to participate in patient care pertinent to clinical specialty.   
• Demonstrates personal and professional growth and promotes the same among team members.  
• Exhibits discretion and sound judgment in all aspects of the job.  
• Maintains awareness of applicable laws and/or regulations affecting patient care.  Remains current on law/regulation changes, recognizes implications to the organization and recommends courses of action to ensure compliance.  
• Assists in the development of policy/procedure and guidelines for safe, efficient operation of the department as needed. 
• Assists in developing annual budget, and takes appropriate action when appropriate to maintain control of department financial resources.   
• Implements evidence based practice strategies to meet the patient care needs.  Assists in the achievement of quality improvement objectives and takes necessary modifications for attainment of goals. 
• Participates in interviews, coaching and evaluation of team member performance with appropriate input. Demonstrates the ability to fairly and consistently interpret, apply and follow HR policies/procedures.  
• Represents UPHDM in a professional manner.  Promotes positive interpersonal relations and serves as a role model within the department and with hospital personnel.  
• Creates an environment that promotes staff empowerment.  
• Displays creativity and innovation when making recommendations for improvement in the delivery of services to the hospital.  
• Is able to instruct and lead the staff so that a high level of productivity is maintained, intervening when necessary to problem solve.  
• Demonstrates the ability to be fair and impartial while maintaining a professional relationship.  
• Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area).   
• Participates in interdepartmental projects for personal and professional development.  
• Provides honest, timely and consistent communication while collaborating with staff, physicians & peers. 
• Publishes a timely, fair, consistent and impartial staffing schedule that meets the department need. 
• Supervises, supports, evaluates and guides staff providing appropriate input for job performance. 
• Set agendas and run meetings. 
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. 

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor's degree
• Current licensure in good standing to pratice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa
• One year experience as a registered nurse. 3 years OR nursing, charge nurse, or leadership experience preferred.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support certification within 3 from date of hire.