Nursing Supervisor - Marshall Internal Medicine

Job Responsibilities:

• Directs and supervises nursing personnel in accordance with department, governmental and other regulatory standards.
• Participates in development of departmental goals and objectives.
• Updates and maintains department’s nursing procedural manual.
• Assists in the selection, training/orientation, and performance evaluation of nursing personnel.
• Designs work schedules, hours and duty assignments.
• Ensures all areas and sites are following Joint Commission and CMS standards.
• Greets patients and prepares them for physician’s examination.  Screens patients for appropriate information.  Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance within the scope of the nursing standards.
• Maintains and assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physicians during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Handles telephone inquiries from patients regarding test results, medications and treatment instructions as directed by the physician.
• Arranges for hospitalization, referrals, or performance of special procedures for patients.
• Maintains a clean, attractive work area and keeps clinical areas stocked with appropriate medical supplies.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments, surgical trays, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.