Nursing Supervisor

Key Responsibilities:

1. Staff Supervision & Coordination

• Supervise nursing staff on duty, ensuring appropriate skill mix and coverage for all shifts.
• Assign duties and responsibilities based on staff availability, skill levels, and patient acuity.
• Conduct shift handovers and monitor nursing documentation.

2. Patient Care Oversight

• Ensure delivery of safe, timely, and compassionate nursing care to all patients.
• Monitor and guide nurses in patient assessment, medication administration, and care planning.
• Respond promptly to patient or family concerns and resolve issues within the scope of nursing care.

3. Training & Mentorship

• Provide on-the-job training and orientation to new nursing staff.
• Identify staff training needs and coordinate with nursing education teams for ongoing development.
• Monitor performance, provide feedback, and support professional growth.

4. Compliance & Protocol Management

• Ensure adherence to hospital protocols, infection control practices, and nursing standards.
• Supervise the implementation of care plans, documentation, safety practices, and code blue/emergency responses.
• Support compliance with NABH/JCI standards and participate in quality audits.

5. Coordination with Other Departments

• Collaborate with doctors, allied health professionals, housekeeping, and administration for smooth patient care delivery.
• Assist in patient admissions, discharges, and transfers in coordination with medical and support teams.

6. Administrative Duties

• Maintain duty rosters, leave records, and incident reports.
• Oversee inventory management for nursing supplies, equipment, and emergency kits.
• Report patient care or staff issues to the Nursing Superintendent/CNO promptly.