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The University of Maryland Medical System

Nursing Supervisor (RN), Night Shift, Part Time

The University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


Part-timeShift: NightLocation: UM Rehab and OrthoPosition Type: Non-ExemptCompany Description

We’re making Maryland stronger!With roots that go as far back as 1895, the UM Rehab & Ortho Institute continues to be a pioneer in orthopedics and neurological disorders. From bones to brains, our cutting-edge hospital heals even the most serious of injuries, specializing in everything from total joint replacement to spinal cord injuries and neurological conditions. In total, our 141-bed facility welcomes over 3,000 patients every year. As the state’s largest provider of inpatient rehabilitation services, we offer some of the most advanced therapies for stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic and sports injury, among many others.Job Description

General SummaryServes as senior administrative leader, role model, change agent, and operational coordinator of hospital activities. Supervises the coordination and delivery of care consistent with the mission and values of University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute within scope of practice, professional and regulatory standards. Consistently expresses and demonstrates respect, compassion and courtesy for patients, family/visitors, and team members. Oversees and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, culture, ethnicity, spirituality and individual diagnostic needs of the persons served.Designs and implements safe labor allocations and staffing adjustments in accordance with census, unit activity and budgetary considerations. Accountable to administration, staff and patients/families for totality of care delivery.Principal Responsibilities and TasksEmergency Event Management - All code events: clinical, life safety, or weather. Independently identifies the need to declare a code event on behalf of patient/staff safety. Leads or intervenes promptly and decisively to minimize risk and direct staff activities according to Emergency Operating Plans.Judgment/Decision Quality - Identifies root causes of problems. Gathers and analyzes information to develop solution alternatives. Exhibits a trend of accurate judgment and sound decision making.Diversity - Demonstrates sensitivity and promotes a multicultural environment of respect, inclusion and collaboration for all team members.Prioritizing and Delegating - Focuses on the right issue at the right time. Acts on important or urgent tasks before tackling less important ones. Provides a clear direction to designee.Assuring the effectiveness and efficiency of patient flow by performing pre-admission screening, reservation and bed control functions.Participates in the initiation and implementation of information systems to streamline staffing operations.Responsible for the identification of the educational needs and development of the Per Diem, Perm Floater employee and evaluating their effectiveness.Coordinates unit specific staffing coverage for the hospital. Communicates staffing needs and assists in making sound changes/adjustments to staffing.Medical Emergency Preparedness: Debriefing of all code events, organ procurement, RRT.Infection Control: Standard Precautions, Isolations Precautions, Patient Cohorting.Employee Health: Injuries, Needle stick, Safe Lifting.Information Systems: STAR System, VASTECH, EMR.Communications with Patient Care Managers and/or Administration.Rounding on Units: Assessment of Patient Care Requirements.Conflict Intervention and Resolution.Attendance in monthly staff meeting and all other departmental meetings deemed mandatory.Participate in the development of policies and procedures.Contributes to the regulatory process (i.e. CARF, TJC).Quality and Patient Safety:Provides vigilance in ensuring the safety of the clinical environment for patients, visitors, and other staff members.Demonstrates knowledge, practice, and accountability for compliance with the TJC National Patient Safety Goals.Guides staff in detecting, reporting, and taking action to avoid or correct safety risks.Education and Research:Assumes responsibility for maintaining and upgrading competency and clinical knowledge base related to role.Identifies and addresses learning needs of self and fellow staff.Qualifications

Education & ExperienceLicensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland is required.Current CPR card required.ACLS required.BSN is required; Masters or enrollment in a Master’s program is highly desirable.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to assume administrative and clinical leadership role.Demonstrated/documented highly effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.Ability to learn and apply computer systems in order to manage patient information.Additional Information

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