ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we are proud to be ranked in the top 13.6% of hospitals rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We believe that our ability to deliver excellent healthcare begins with our people, and we are proud of our more than 850 skilled, experienced, and caring employees. We have over 100 providers who specialize in 25 areas of expertise. Our facility is state-of-the-art, and we are dedicated to providing outstanding patient-centered care. · Nestled at the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains in northern Wyoming, spectacular scenery and outdoor activities abound. Our hospital has the latest technology and equipment comparative to that of many larger facilities, and you will find our staff is friendly, compassionate, caring, and courteous. We focus on creating and nurturing a workplace that encourages, recognizes, and rewards individual effort and creativity. Leadership is responsive to changing modes of healthcare delivery and adapts accordingly. We value effective communication and honesty and believe teamwork based on mutual respect is key to success.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the department manager, supervises activities and assists department staff. Writes and educates staff on standard of work. Plans and organizes activities and department operations to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with physician instruction and hospital policy. Supports and empowers staff to embrace SMH mission and goals. Provides direct patient care as needed. Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and provide for an interdisciplinary approach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervisor duties and responsibilities include:

• Along with department manager, provides feedback for orientation and annual performance appraisals and clinical competency assessment, ensuring regular feedback, coaching, and communication with employees.

• Ensures high level of performance standards and achievement to meet organization needs and business goals.

• Provides development opportunities for staff to broaden and enhance skills and abilities.

• Coordinates initial training of new employees and ongoing training, as required.

• Promotes an environment that fosters teamwork and commitment to satisfy customer requirements.

• With manager, participates in aspects of the employment cycle.

General Duties

• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs of staff and evaluates effectiveness of their learning.

• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

• Provides general direction to department staff for daily operations, staffing, clinical activities, huddles, safety, and quality matters.

• Assists in the development of performance improvement/LEAN activities. Educates staff on the PI process. Participates in PI data collection, indicator development, and evaluation criteria, etc. Maintains appropriate quality control programs.

• Participates in the development, implementation, review, and revision of departmental policies and procedures.

• Ensures all rules and regulations are observed by employees, to include overall corporate compliance and compliance with JCAHO standards.

• Participates in the development, implementation, review, and revision of departmental policies and procedures.

• Ensures all rules and regulations are observed by employees, to include overall corporate compliance and compliance with JCAHO standards.

• Participates in safety reporting, root cause analysis of safety events, and logging into RL solutions investigate and document safety events.

• Implements and monitors adherence to evidence based clinical nursing practice consistent with nursing research, organizational, and national practice standards.

• Identifies gaps and collaborates with manager to initiate strategies to improve patient care, patient satisfaction, and employee satisfaction.

• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.

• Supports orientation and in-service training activities for nursing ensuring compliance with annual educational, safety, and regulatory requirements consistent with hospital policy and procedures.

• Will provide direct and indirect patient care in the department setting when patient census and staffing require.

• Plans coverage for sick calls and staffing unit in coordination with the manager.

Disclaimer: The above description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed within this position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Current unrestricted Wyoming Registered Nurse Licensure.

• Associates degree in nursing, required. BSN, preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of acute care experience, required.

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience, preferred.

• Minimum 1 year experience in department-specific area, preferred.

• BLS certification, required.

• ACLS certification, required within 1 year position start date.

• Behavior De-escalation Training, required within 1 year position start date.

Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products.

Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .