Supervisor Nursing, Float Pool, PRN
University of Maryland Medical System

Job Info

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Job Description
General Summary

The Nursing Supervisor is a Registered Nurse who is for the duration of a shift, with primary responsibility of maintaining standards established at the unit and divisional level by the nurse manager and director of Nursing, and with the authority to modify those standards if in the best interest of the hospital's customers. The supervisor provides nursing administrative coverage in the absence of the directors of Nursing, and hospital administrative coverage in the absence of administration at a higher level. The supervisor has direct access to support service resources essential to nursing and patient care when the issue requires immediate attention.

Has delegated line authority for nursing associates for the duration of the shift for issues requiring immediate attention.

Mission

The mission of Baltimore Washington Medical Center is to provide the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Nurse Manager.

Company Description
Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center - named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state's busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we're home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland's health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing or found by the Board to be substantially equivalent to the programs in Maryland.
• BSN degree preferred.
• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Nursing.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in hospital nursing and proven administrative/leadership ability required.
• BLS and ACLS required.

Working Conditions

Works inside. May be exposed to body fluids. Exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple crisis situations. Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, requiring the observation of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices. This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting.

Physical Requirements

Work is heavy. Requires close attention to many details. Standing, walking, and ascending/descending stairs is required 3-5 hours/day, 0-3 hours sitting, bending, lifting and reaching required up to and in excess of one hundred 100 pounds, in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy. Requires hearing and visual acuity 5-8 hours/day.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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