Nursing Supervisor (Unit Manager)

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

9d

About The Position

This class describes the supervisory level in the series. Positions at this level report to an administrative supervisor. Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of every job duty for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Requirements

• Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
• At least three years' experience as a Registered Nurse OR a Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing and at least two years' experience as a Registered Nurse OR a Master's degree or higher in Nursing and at least one year experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license OR multi-state compact license.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
• All new hires are required to attend an in-person, statewide mandatory New Employee Orientation on their first day of employment. The session will be held at a designated location in either Kent or New Castle County.
• Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
• Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Provides or evaluates direct nursing care.
• Develops, implements and/or reviews nursing care plans.
• Provides health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups and/or nursing home facilities in the management of their health care needs.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with other members of the treatment team.
• Prepares and submits records, reports, evaluations and forms.
• Participates in and make recommendations regarding quality assurance activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager