Job Description: The acute care supervisor will perform responsibilities under the direction of accountable nurse leadership. Assess, direct, manage and evaluate the delivery of nursing care and patient support services to achieve a specified standard of care and quality metrics for a designated patient population. Ensures streamlined patient care delivery systems, which promote smooth patient transitions across the continuum. Responsible for effective fiscal and operational management and maintains optimum patient care unit systems, including staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and communication. This position collaborates in the development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Works with the accountable manager to ensure staff orientation, education, development and evaluations are completed. Education Qualifications: Key Responsibilities: • Oversee and manage day-to-day nursing operations ensuring appropriate staffing levels, delegating tasks, and providing guidance to maintain high-quality patient care • Ensure that the unit adheres to healthcare regulations, hospital policies, and accreditation standards, while promoting best practices for patient safety and care quality • Overseeing and managing performance and evaluation of registered nurses and patient care support staff • Act as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, patients and families, ensuring clear communication and collaboration to optimize patient outcomes Educational Requirements: Detroit Lakes • BSN or BAN from an accredited school or college of nursing within 3 years of hire. ​ Required Qualifications: • Minimum of 2 years previous RN experience Licensure/Certification Qualifications: • Pervious OR Experience Preferred • Pervious Supervisory Experience Preferred • Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month Essentia Health St. Mary's- Detroit Lakes has earned the Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes is the second hospital in Minnesota and one of only 248 facilities worldwide to receive this designation. The Pathway to Excellence program recognizes health care organizations that demonstrate a commitment to establishing the foundation of a healthy workplace for staff. To receive this prestigious honor, hospitals must undergo a rigorous process to meet the required elements of performance to promote a healthy and positive work environment and improve nursing practice. This includes the submission and review of in-depth documentation, a nurse survey showing positive feedback from our nurses and review from the ANCC.