RN Supervisor Medical Surgical

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

• The Supervisor – Medical/Surgical is responsible for the coordination and supervision of clinical activities and staff on the Med/Surg Unit during assigned shifts
• This position ensures appropriate staffing, compliance with clinical policies and regulatory standards, and timely communication with interdisciplinary team members
• The supervisor provides clinical leadership, facilitates patient throughput, supports staff development, and helps promote a culture of safety and service excellence

Essential Functions

• Coordinates daily operations of the Medical/Surgical unit, ensuring timely admissions, discharges, and patient care transitions
• Provides leadership support to nurses and assistive personnel in a hands-on supervisory capacity
• Monitors staff performance, provides coaching, and supports annual evaluations and competencies
• Assists in staffing and scheduling, adjusts assignments based on patient acuity and census
• Promotes effective communication with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Participates in new hire orientation, on-the-job training, and in-service education
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies, safety protocols, and Joint Commission standards
• Monitors inventory, supply use, and assists in cost-containment strategies
• Investigates and documents patient or staff incidents; escalates concerns appropriately
• Supports and participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong knowledge of clinical care standards, patient safety, and nursing best practices 
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and delegation skills 
• Effective communication, conflict resolution, and mentoring abilities 
• Proficient in EMR systems and clinical documentation 
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced inpatient environment 
• Frequent walking, standing, and lifting up to 50 lbs 
• Visual and auditory acuity to assess patients and respond to clinical alarms 
• Manual dexterity to operate equipment and perform clinical procedures 
• Medical/Surgical inpatient unit 
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and patient care hazards 
• PPE required for patient contact and infection prevention 

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelor’s in a related healthcare field (Preferred) 
• Master’s degree (Preferred) 

Licenses/Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (Required) 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required 
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – based on facility requirements
• Specialty certification (e.g., Med/Surg RN-BC, CMSRN) – based facility requirements 

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of recent acute care nursing experience in a medical/surgical setting (Required) 
• Previous experience in a charge nurse or supervisory role (Preferred)