Nursing Supervisor PRN Nights

Description Kindred Hospital St. Louis South is a 38-bed long-term acute care hospital, offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period; which includes a four-bed high observation unit for patients who need extra attention. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care 7 days a week so you can start your journey to wellness anytime. Located near I-270/Tesson Ferry Rd, we are a short drive from nearby shops and restaurants.

Job Summary

• Supervises nursing staff, assesses patients needs and provides nursing care for patients. Plans and organizes training for unit staff members and participates in guidance and educational programs

Essential Functions

• Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates designated nursing staff; assigns duties and coordinates nursing services
• Participates in developing nursing protocol and procedures
• Provides continuing education and staff development opportunities for nursing staff
• Assesses patient needs; participates in providing nursing care; ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately
• Maintains patient health care records
• Maintains supply inventory records; orders supplies and equipment, as necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Supervisory skills and ability to evaluate job performance
• Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for work unit
• Time management skills and ability to organize priorities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications Education

• Degree from an accredited school of nursing

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid state Registered Nurse license
• Valid BLS certification

Experience

• Two years of nursing experience in a hospital
• 1 to 2 years supervisory/leadership experience