Registered Nurse RN Unit Supervisor, Adult Critical Care, Javon Bea Hospital - Riverside, Days, 80 hours / 2 weeks

The Nursing Unit Supervisor will have 24/7 accountability for an assigned nursing area/unit. The Supervisor plans, organizes, and directs nursing practice for areas of responsibility and does this in accordance with the Health System's Mission, Vision, Values and Philosophy. The Supervisor will maintain clinical expertise in their area of responsibility and is expected to provide direct patient care in proportion to the needs of their areas. The Supervisor ensures the total patient experience is exceptional both in the Quality of Care and in the patient perception of services as defined and measured by system dashboard goals. Interviews, selects, orientate, trains, coaches and mentors and evaluates the performance of partners, providing corrective action when necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:

• Employee engagement, empowerment and growth
• Teamwork toward our common goal - providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better
• An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization

Adult Critical Care (ICU / Step-Down ICU) RNs provide direct patient care for critical patients at the Javon Bea Hospital - Riverside Campus. They ensure quality and safe care is provided to this high risk population.

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• Has familiarity with components of a Magnet environment and is supportive of all initiatives within the structure.
• Strong problem-solving abilities in complex situations.
• Ability to work within the budget and productivity targets to meet organizational objectives.
• Assures there are organized plans in place for selection of staff, evaluation of staff, orientation of new staff, continued education and development of staff, competency evaluation of staff, appropriate scheduling of staff based on patient acuity.
• A visible nursing leader with outstanding relationship building skills. A demonstrated record of success in identifying, recruiting and retaining strong clinicians.
• Must possess strong physician relationship skills.
• Patient focused with a strong commitment to delivering the highest levels of quality, safety, and customer service. Is accountable for achievement of patient satisfaction (PressGaney and HCAHPS) action plans to achieve targets for their areas of responsibility.
• Supports process improvement in operations, quality, and organizational change identified for their areas.
• Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards for their areas of responsibility.
• Able to communicate effectively and persuasively with individuals and groups through compassion, creativity, and consistent visibility.
• Participates in hospital and department committees.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and mentoring staff and colleagues. Leads by example, consistently demonstrating highly professional behavior. Demonstrates personal and professional accountability and holds others to the same.
• Demonstrates decisiveness and an ability to gain consensus where appropriate.
• Strong nursing leader who is customer focused with a collaborative, "can do" attitude. Exhibits a passion for nursing.
• Serves as a role model and coach for Service Excellence Standards and service recovery.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

BSN required upon hire.

• Current IL RN licensure by the IL Dept of Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Current CPR certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within six months of hire.

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception