Nurse Supervisor - Surgery

At Dignity Health’s Arizona General Hospital we deliver humankindness through a wide range of health social and support services in the heart of Phoenix Arizona. As part of our team you will provide clinical expertise support and oversight that helps ensure our patients receive exceptional care. Also you will have the opportunity to champion the change by joining in our mission of healing through humankindness.

ARIZONA GENERAL HOSPITAL

This position will be based out of Arizona General Hospital - Mesa with weekly travel to Arizona General Hospital - Laveen

Responsible for daily operational activities of assigned unit(s); coordinates and supervises patient care employees; directs functioning of assigned units; acts as liaison with physicians, patients, families, and staff.

• Supervises all assigned staff to meet the needs of patients and their families.
• Performs personnel-related functions (hiring, terminating, disciplining, training, etc.). Ensures staffing is appropriate.
• Submits performance assessments to Director for approval prior to due date.
• Evaluates work performance of staff and makes recommendations for merit increases, promotions and disciplinary actions.
• Holds regular staff meetings to maintain open communication within the department.
• Counsels employees and implements disciplinary action as necessary according to severity of infraction utilizing organization personnel policies.
• Plans and maintains a staffing pattern in the department which provides for the implementation of appropriate patient care.
• Prepares work schedules, assigns personnel, evaluates work performance and makes recommendations for personnel action.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Develops annual objectives and direct reports for the department.
• Ensures and sets the standard of quality of work. Acts as an educational resource and is available for consultation to medical, nursing and administrative staff.
• Establishes and maintains communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
• Participates in quality assurance program. Establishes and monitors areas for possible improvement.

Minimum:

• Four (4) years Surgery experience with strong nursing skills.
• Two years experience in a supervisory position.
• BSN
• Current Arizona RN License in good standing.
• American Heart Association BLS
• American Heart Association ACLS

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Advanced Practice Providers and Faculty Physicians can receive up to $90,000 if full-time and hired within a year of completing their residency or fellowship. Part-time providers can receive up to $45,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision FSA matching retirement plans paid vacation adoption assistance and more.