Supervising Nurse

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Supervises the professional nursing services and management of a clinical department or group of wards; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is important work involving responsibility for maintaining high standards of professional nursing services in the management of a department, group of wards or entire hospital with special emphasis on the supervision, instruction and coordination of a number of nursing personnel. The work is performed under general supervision with wide latitude allowed for instructing, planning and making assignments to subordinates.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of professional nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices and skill in their application; good knowledge of clinical division management, ward management and hospital supply distribution practices; good knowledge of material medica, hospital dietetics, sanitation and personal hygiene; ability to supervise the administration of therapeutic measures prescribed; ability to secure the cooperation of others; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to understand and carry out technical, oral and written instructions; good observation; mental alertness; thoroughness; cheerfulness; patience; emotional stability; sympathetic attitude toward the sick; good address; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and two years of experience in professional nursing activities, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory position; or
2. Graduation from an accredited three-year school of professional nursing and three years of experience in professional nursing activities, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory position; or
3. Graduation from an accredited two-year school of professional nursing and four years of experience in professional nursing activities, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory position; or
4. An equivalent combination of training and experience as outlined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS:

Eligibility for a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse. Possession of the license at the time of appointment.