At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we’re searching for a Nursing Supervisor to join and help lead our Ortho Med/Surg team at our newest facility in Nampa, Idaho. This position will be located at our Medical Center at the corner of I-84 and Garrity Boulevard.
Why this role is for you:
As a Nurse Supervisor in this 36-bed Ortho Med/Surg Unit you’ll lead a team, providing expert care to patients with complex and acute conditions. This role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to mentor and support your team while maintaining your hands-on expertise in critical care. You’ll manage a wide variety of cases, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and play a pivotal role in driving exceptional patient outcomes. With access to cutting-edge technology, diverse clinical scenarios, and a supportive environment, this position offers an ideal opportunity for an experienced nurse to advance their career and develop leadership skills while continuing to make a difference at the bedside.
Schedule: Full Time Days
A day in the life of a supervisor:
Uphold Saint Alphonsus Health System’s Guiding Behaviors and Caring Standards through effective communication and professional conduct.
Oversee shift operations, ensuring optimal quality of care, adequate staffing, and smooth departmental functions.
Collaborate with department managers and QA representatives to champion quality assurance programs and patient safety initiatives.
Lead by example, performing essential Registered Nurse duties on the Ortho Med/Surg floor and offering direct patient care when needed.
Mentor new team members, coordinate preceptor assignments, and support the development of future charge nurses.
Evaluate and enhance staff performance through hiring, competency assessments, counseling, and development initiatives.
Actively review and address patient grievances and incident reports, working to continuously improve the patient and family experience.
Serve as a key point of communication, fostering collaboration between patients, families, physicians, and healthcare teams.
Take on administrative responsibilities, including scheduling, timekeeping (Kronos), and supply management, to keep the unit running efficiently.
Represent the Nurse Manager during meetings and in their absence.
Minimum Qualifications:
Current RN license as defined by their primary work state (Idaho or Oregon), issued prior to hire date.
Multistate licenses must establish residency with the Idaho Board of Nursing within 60 days from hire.
Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of leadership and supervision as normally obtained through a bachelor’s degree in nursing or health care related field with two years of RN experience in acute care or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS)
Why Saint Alphonsus Health System?
Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.
Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.