Orthopedic Spine/ RN/ Supervisor, Nurse Administrative

Overview

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Description

Emory University Orthopedics & Spine Hospital (EUOSH) achieved Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. EUOSH inpatient nursing has a very active Unit Practice Council and shared governance is an important part of decision making.

EUOSH focuses on the orthopedics surgery needs of our patients. Our surgical services include:

• Major Joint Replacement (hip, knee and shoulder)
• Minimally invasive orthopedic surgery
• Hip resurfacing
• Spine surgery
• Spinal fusions
• Scoliosis and spine deformity surgery
• Artificial spine disc replacement

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides administrative and clinical supervision to nursing personnel on all shifts, 24/7 within their operating unit. Assesses the overall status of the hospital and plans a course of action for the current shift and the shift immediately to follow.
• Coordinates nursing activities with the activities of other hospital departments. Provides input into goals and objectives of nursing services. Periodically meets with other staff members to discuss progress towards their achievement and to develop future courses of action.
• Clarifies and interprets hospital and nursing policies and procedures to nursing staff, physicians, patients, visitors, and personnel in various hospital departments. Maintains current manuals on hospital policies and procedures; ensures they are readily available.
• Assists the Charge Nurse in determining required staff based on patient census and acuity. Assists in reviewing alternative patient assignments when staffing is limited; reassigns staff as necessary to meet changing patient care needs. Assigns float personnel to areas of greatest acuity. Records staffing changes on required forms and schedules. Initiates disciplinary process, as appropriate, during shift.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, activities, and procedures which ensure the highest quality of patient care outcomes. Reports and investigates significant events such as patient complaints or issues which have legal implications to the appropriate management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's degree required. Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
• Five years of Registered Nursing experience of which two years must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required. ACLS may be required for some locations

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. 

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

 

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