RN - Nursing Supervisor - 5 South - Stepdown Progressive Care - Med Surg

Registered Nurse

Supervise, coordinate, and provide leadership while directing activities of clinical/non-clinical or interdisciplinary teams of licensed and non-licensed caregivers and support staff delivering quality patient care and ensuring implementation of clinical objectives in an assigned area.

Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments of clinical/non-clinical or an interdisciplinary team of licensed and non-licensed caregivers and support staff, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given.

In accordance with the applicable State Nurse Practice Act, delegate appropriate duties to clinical/non-clinical or interdisciplinary teams of licensed and non-licensed caregivers and support staff based on their assessed skills and abilities.

Gather information from other members of the clinical/non-clinical or interdisciplinary team and uses this data to plan for the care of all patients on the unit for the shift.

Evaluate the care delivered by other licensed and non-licensed caregivers and support staff by providing direct and immediate feedback and coaching, ongoing verbal and written feedback to the clinical/non-clinical leader on the performance of staff and evaluating the performance trends under his/her direction and recommend and participate in corrective/disciplinary action as required.

Participate in the hiring process for new staff members assigned to the shift by conducting interviews and making hiring recommendations to the clinical/non-clinical leader.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.

Minimum of 2 years recent bedside nursing experience in a Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting, demonstrating clinical competence in managing complex patient care is preferred.

Proven charge nurse experience, with the ability to coordinate staffing, manage patient flow, and support frontline nursing staff in delivering high-quality care is preferred.

Demonstrated leadership qualities, including strong communication skills, critical thinking, conflict resolution, team building, and the ability to mentor and guide nursing staff effectively is preferred.

Ability to proficiently work independently, demonstrating sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to make timely decisions in dynamic clinical environments is preferred.

A strong commitment to Ascension's Core Values, including:

Service of the Poor Generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need

Reverence Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life

Integrity Inspiring trust through personal leadership

Wisdom Integrating excellence and stewardship

Creativity Courageous innovation

Dedication Affirming the hope and joy of our ministry

A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to support clinical excellence, patient safety, and a culture of continuous improvement is preferred.

Preferred candidates may also have experience with electronic health records (EHR), quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration.