As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Nursing Supervisor - Ortho Neuro - Lorain Hospital

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position  

Assists with supervising and coordinating the administrative and operational activities in the assigned areas. Collaborates with an interprofessional team to ensure safe and effective care delivery while promoting a culture of excellence. Spends approximately half their time in a clinical capacity and half assisting with administrative support.

Essential Job Functions  

• Leads a team of nurses and clinical support.  

• Supports managers/directors on larger units. 

• Performs limited managerial responsibilities and works on ground support for frontline staff and assists in direct patient care as needed. 

• Assists manager/director in planning and supervision of unit/department goals and objectives. 

• Assists with managers/directors in planning and maintaining department's readiness for regulatory surveyors. 

• Serves as professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource. 

• Responsible for personal and professional growth as well as fostering an environment where interdisciplinary team members can contribute to optimal patient outcomes and grow professionally. 

• Responsible for modeling core culture and safety behaviors to eliminate preventable harm and implement high reliability principles. 

• Facilitates implementation of change management, performance improvement, and strategic initiatives in assigned areas. 

• Supports mission and vision of the organization and adheres to organizational policies. 

• Organizational nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the Nursing Professional Practice Model 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Licensing/Certification 

Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required) 

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire for BSMH, must obtain from approved source prior to entering patient care setting. Required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations) 

Certifications required based on the unit(s) that the leader oversees and the requirements for those specific units: 

• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred) 

• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred) 

• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred) 

• TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (preferred) 

• ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (preferred) 

• National Board Certification Specialty (preferred) 

• Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred) 

Education 

​​​Bachelor of Science Nursing (Strongly preferred) ​​ 

Work Experience 

• ​​​​2 years nursing experience with 1 year minimum clinical experience in the acuity level of desired area (preferred for BSMH locations) 

• ​Charge nurse or management experience (preferred)​​​ 

Skills 

• Clinical Operations Leadership
• Patient Care Quality
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Regulatory Compliance Oversight
• Patient Safety Management
• Team Leadership Development
• Collaborative Relationship Building
• Conflict Resolution Communication
• Workforce Planning & Staffing
• Financial & Resource Management​

Full-Time - 36 scheduled weekly hours

Exempt

7p-7:30a