Class Code: 02022
82022
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ▼
HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE
NURSE SUPERVISOR 2
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DEFINITION |
Supervises and
coordinates the work of nurse supervisors and other nursing personnel in the
management of health care delivery; functions as associate administrator in a
health care oriented facility; performs related work as required.
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The
Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and
not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions. |
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WORK EXAMPLES |
Supervises and
evaluates the work of a subordinate staff; effectively recommends personnel
actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of
absence, grievances, work schedules and assignments, and administers personnel
and related policies and procedures.
Monitors accrediting,
surveying and regulatory criteria to maintain compliance; assures compliance
with regulatory requirements.
Integrates standards
of nursing care to assure optimal level of care to clients and to meet nursing
service objectives; establishes and maintains guidelines for staffing to assure
optimal nursing care within assigned areas.
Provides consultation
regarding client issues and standards of client care to nursing personnel and
interdisciplinary team; participates in interdisciplinary meetings to
coordinate nursing services with other health disciplines and to accomplish the
mission of the health care agency.
Recommends and
initiates long-range planning strategies for improvement of health care
delivery services; recommends cost effective use of resources; participates in
the development, implementation and revision of policies and procedures.
Promotes research
utilization by assigned staff and encourages independent or collaborative
research efforts by staff.
Collaborates with
nursing administration to establish departmental goals and objectives and
participate in planning and implementing strategies to assure continuous
quality improvement.
Identifies
educational needs and assures provision of staff development programs.
Participates
in continuing education to maintain credentials and increase expertise and
knowledge in professional clinical nursing and administration.
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COMPETENCIES REQUIRED |
Knowledge of
professional nursing theory, trends and practices.
Knowledge of the
principles and methods of supervision and management
Knowledge
of organizational theories, structures and inter-relationships.
Knowledge
of nursing specialties of the employing organization.
Knowledge
of the principles of learning and change theory.
Ability to plan, assign, direct and evaluate work of others.
Ability to keep own
emotions under control and restrain negative behaviors when provoked or when
working under conditions of stress.
Ability to understand
and appreciate different and opposing perspectives, to adapt own approach to
changing situations and to change or easily accept changes in own organization
or job requirements.
Displays
high standards of ethical conduct. Refrains from dishonest behavior.
Works and
communicates with all clients and customers providing professional service.
Displays
a high level of initiative, effort, attention to detail and commitment by
completing assignments efficiently with minimal supervision.
Follows policy and
cooperates with supervisors.
Fosters and
facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity and team spirit
throughout the organization.
Exchanges
information with individuals or groups effectively by listening and responding
appropriately.
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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS |
Graduation from an
accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Nursing or in a
specialty listed in the selective certification section and experience equal to
two years of full-time clinical nursing experience, one year of which must have
been in one of the specialties listed in the selective certification section or
in a correctional environment;
OR
graduation from an accredited college or
university with a Masters degree in Nursing or one of the specialties listed in
the selective certification section;
OR
an equivalent combination of the
required education and experience, substituting one year of full-time
experience for thirty semester hours or equivalent of education; no
substitution for the one year of full-time experience in one of the specialties
in the selective certification section, or in a correctional environment.
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NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS |
Licensure as a
Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the
Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators Agreement of the National Council of
State Boards of Nursing.
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More information regarding
the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators agreement of the National Council of
State Boards of Nursing is available at:
Nurse
Licensure Compact
Review the provisions of the
statute that authorized the creation of the Nurse Licensure Compact at: Chapter
152E, Iowa Code
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SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION |
For designated
positions, the appointing authority may request those applicants possessing a
minimum of twelve semester hours of education, or six months of experience, or
a combination of both in one of the specialties listed
below, or American Nursing Association (ANA) certification in that specialty,
or a specific certificate, license or endorsement in one of the following
areas:
397 mental health/psychiatrics
523 pediatrics
244 geriatrics
545 intellectual
disability
Applicants wishing to be considered for such designated
positions must list applicable course work, experience, certificate, license,
or endorsement on the application.
Effective Date:
03/12 BR