Supv Nursing Unit

Registered Nurse Unit Supervisor Surgery

Full Time 80 Hours Per Pay Period Day Shift

Cumberland Medical Center Overview:

Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville Tennessee is part of Covenant Health East Tennessees largest nonprofit health system and a Beckers Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare. Fully accredited by the Joint Commission Cumberland Medical Center is an acute care hospital offering all private patient rooms as well as comprehensive care including cardiology orthopedics maternity cancer treatment and wound care. The hospital features emergency and critical care surgical suites and specialized programs such as imaging cardiac rehab sleep disorder care and hyperbaric medicine all in a family-oriented environment focused on exceptional patient care.

Position Summary:

Assists Nurse Manager with the delivery of high quality nursing care and administrative management of the Nursing unit. Fulfills all duties and responsibilities associated with the Nurse Supervisor position.

• Assists in selection training orienting developing and evaluating the performance of the department staff.
• Works with manager to ensure compliance with the Joint Commission standards federal and state guidelines and nursing standards and practices.
• Maintains operational reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• Assists with coordination and reporting of nursing activities performed on behalf of the patient.
• Establishes and maintains communication between the nursing unit medical staff and ancillary departments for the purposes of problem solving and quality improvement. Utilizes appropriate lines of communication within the facility.
• Assists with establishment and implementation of unit goals and objectives are in alignment with the facility and system.
• Promotes a safe environment that allows for the delivery of high quality patient care utilizing evidenced based practices.
• Protects patient confidentiality by promoting professional staff communications.
• Supervises institutes and evaluates nursing interventions and documentation.
• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
• Works collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure patient care is timely efficient and effective.
• Facilitates professional development of staff.
• Follows policies procedures and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

Graduate of accredited nursing program required; possession of a bachelors degree in nursing or a related field preferred (required within 3 years in position or effective date of job description).

Minimum Experience:

Three (3) years of recent clinical experience.

Licensure Requirement:

Current TN state registered nurse license.