Nursing Supervisor

1. ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Participate in policy decisions that affect patient care services
• Implement hospital policies and rules through the assigned nursing units
• Supervise nursing care provided to patients taking regular rounds
• Plan and communicate resources needed for the delivery of best nursing care in the department
• Estimate needs for facilities, supplies and equipment in various nursing units in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer of the unit
• Maintain good working relationship and frequent liaison with other department heads.
• Communicate regularly with the Deputy Nursing Officer /Chief Nursing Officer and give input on all matters related to nursing.
• Supervise and develop Nurse Managers and Supervisors in coordination with the Nursing Administration
• Attend the emergency calls concerning nursing services in the assigned shift.
• Assist to keep records and reports of Nursing Services
• Ensure proper utilization of resources in the area
• Assist the staff development department in planning and organizing continuous Nursing education for the nurses.
• Attend the official meetings as required
• Keep the Chief Nursing Officer informed of the happenings in the clinical areas.

2. CLINICAL PRACTICE:

• Make daily rounds on the patient care areas
• Ensures proper admission, discharge of patients.
• Awareness about the patient condition and able to assess the nursing needs.
• Guides the nursing staff as required in nursing process.
• Assists in the direct care of the patient as and when required.
• Ensures safety, comfort of patients, visitors and employees.
• Takes rounds of the entire hospital. Prepares hospital census, supervisors report and reports to the concerned authorities.
• Ensures customer satisfaction & intervenes to address any problems or needs of the customer.
• Help in monitoring compliance to Nursing practice standards in the assigned clinical area
• Assist to collect and analyze data related to quality indicators for the department and hospital
• Attend to patient complaints in the assigned area
• Keep abreast of new technological developments in nursing and health care.
• Assist to evaluate clinical competency of nurses according to the established Competency Assessment program

3. EDUCATIONAL:

• Ensure completion of comprehensive orientation program for all new nursing personnel.
• Participate in the assessment of learning needs and provide opportunities for staff development.
• Actively participate in nursing in-service training program

4. QUALITY:

• Implement the quality management plan for nursing in the assigned clinical areas.
• Provide support required for quality management and improvement activities for the nursing department.

5. GENERAL DUTIES:

• Arrange and participates in professional and social functions of the staff
• Maintain good public relations.

Carry out any other duties and responsibilities assigned by Chief Nursing Officer from time to time.