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Registered Nurse Supervisor
Company: Arkansas Department of Human Services
Location:
Saline county, Arkansas
- Salary: $41,000 - $67,000
- Category: Healthcare / Nursing
- Date Posted: 05/16/2012
- Region: Arkansas-Little Rock
- Travel Required: 1-10%
- Security Clearance: No
- Work Type: Full-Time
- Company Type: Government
- Contact: DHS Recruiting
- Contact Phone: Confidential
Job Description
The Registered Nurse Supervisor is responsible for supervising nursing staff and providing direct patient care unit activities.
Typical Functions:
Supervises a small to medium-sized nursing staff by interviewing and recommending candidates for hire, training employees, evaluating the performance of incumbents, and resolving schedule and work problems. Reviews nursing documentation, including assessments, progress, and medication notes and medical, x-ray, and laboratory reports. Develops and discusses patient treatment plans, determines problems, and notes errors and solutions. Consults with nursing staff to rectify problems and ensures corrections are made. Provides direct nursing care by making rounds to observe and assess patients' medical problems. Informs physician of patient status, charts doctor's orders, administers treatments and medications , or assigns tasks to other nurses, and discusses patient's condition with other nursing departments. Directs floor and shift operations by developing work schedules for staff and contracted personnel. Requisitions and verifies supplies, medication, and equipment. Coordinates and monitors immunization and physical examination programs and quality and infection control programs. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing in accordance with ACA 17-87-301; plus three years of experience in nursing, including one year of supervisory experience as a nurse in public health.
Job Benefits
Benefit Package May Include: Health & Life Insurance, Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Credit Union Available, Retirement, Career Bonus, and Deferred Compensation.
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