The Nurse Supervisor oversees the nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to hospital policies and DOH regulations. He/She manages personnel, coordinate clinical activities, monitor patient outcomes, and maintain safety standards.
Key responsibilities:
Supervision of Nursing Staff

• Oversee the performance of nurses within the assigned shift or unit.
• Ensure proper staffing levels are maintained to meet patient care needs, balancing workloads.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and evaluation of staff performance to enhance professional development.
• Manage staff schedules, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and labor laws regarding work hours and breaks.
• Handle grievances or conflicts between team members and mediate disputes effectively.

Patient Care Oversight

• Ensure nursing services are delivered according to the hospital’s protocols and DOH standards of care.
• Monitor patient care plans, assessing the quality of care provided and ensuring that safety protocols are strictly followed.
• Conduct patient rounds to ensure quality care and timely interventions when necessary.
• Participate in patient case reviews and interdisciplinary team meetings to address patient care needs.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with DOH regulations, Joint Commission standards, and other healthcare accreditation guidelines.
• Participate in internal and external audits to assess the quality of nursing care and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices, healthcare trends, and new DOH regulations.
• Prepare reports on nursing services, including incident reports, patient outcomes, and staffing issues.

Training and Education

• Identify training needs and facilitate continuing education for nursing staff.
• Implement orientation programs for new hires and assist with their integration into the team.
• Ensure all staff maintain current licenses and certifications as per DOH and Philippine Nursing Law requirements.

Policy Implementation and Development

• Assist in the development and implementation of nursing policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensure that the unit adheres to infection control practices, patient safety protocols, and hospital policies.
• Actively participate in hospital committees to contribute to policy development and quality improvement initiatives.

Risk Management and Quality Assurance

• Participate in risk management processes by identifying potential risks, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and staff performance.
• Ensure that clinical documentation and patient records are accurately maintained.

Inventory and Resource Management

• Monitor the inventory of medical supplies, equipment, and medications in the unit.
• Coordinate with procurement for the timely acquisition of necessary materials while managing costs effectively.

Collaboration with Other Departments

• Collaborate with physicians, allied health professionals, and hospital administration to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Foster good communication and teamwork among the nursing staff and other departments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a CHED-accredited nursing school.
• Complete the mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units required for the renewal of the PRC license.
• Must be a licensed nurse in good standing with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
• Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Certification in Intravenous Therapy as per DOH guidelines.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably with experience in leadership or supervisory roles.
• Experience in managing a team of nurses, working in critical care, emergency care, or similar high-stakes environments is highly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of nursing principles, DOH regulations, and hospital policies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to handle stressful situations.
• A commitment to patient safety and quality care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with different healthcare professionals and hospital management.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Php30,000.00 - Php35,000.00 per month
Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount
• Opportunities for promotion
• Paid training
• Promotion to permanent employee

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• 13th month salary
• Performance bonus

Application Deadline: 11/04/2024
Expected Start Date: 11/04/2024