1. Lead the Employees - Has a working knowledge of performance expectations for all employees on the unit.
1. Monitors performance of the staff and report's findings to the nurse manager or takes corrective action for improvement as appropriate. Uses independent judgment to make recommendations to supervisor/manager regarding:

• Applicant selection for interview and input into the hiring process after actively participating in the interview process.

1. Performance Improvement - Demonstrates familiarity with the performance improvement model of the organization.
1. Support performance improvement activities on the unit through problem identification, assessment, data gathering, change implementation, and evaluation of outcomes.
2. Critical Thinking - Utilizes critical thinking skills in the performance of their duties as an ANM
1. Supports the planning, organizing, and leading of the unit through application of critical thinking skills
3. Business of Healthcare Delivery - Utilizes a working knowledge of health care economics and healthcare public policy as it applies to the delivery of patient care
1. Understands the broad impact of reimbursement on the delivery of patient care services, including but not limited to Medicare, Managed care, Medicaid, third party providers, challenges to current health care policies, and key legislative initiatives at the local, state, and national level.
4. Technology - Demonstrates an understanding of the technology utilized on the unit.
1. Is highly knowledgeable in the supply and medication management systems of the unit

LICENSURE OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED :

• Specialty certification

The Surgery Supervisor under administrative guidance is a registered professional nurse who oversees and supervises the quality and continuity of patient care for specific age groups during the shift. The Surgery Supervisor provides guidance in the delivery of care and nursing practice within the clinical unit.

The Surgery Supervisor ensures efficient patient and case flow throughout the shift by continually assessing the progress of cases and the staffing levels.

The Surgery Supervisor participates in unit employee selection through interviewing and the hiring process. Oversees orientation, training and education of new personnel and ongoing staff development. Assists Leadership with unit budget/cost containment and labor tracking. Assists in the development, implementation and tracking of unit Performance Improvement Metrics and action plans. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.