Job Title: Nursing Supervisor
Location: Mobile Health
Department Name: Patient Transfer Center
Req #: 0000271769
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $57.24 - $74.41 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
At Our Transfer Center, the Patient Transfer Center Nurse Supervisor position provides comprehensive care coordination for patients as assigned, including initiation and coordination of incoming and outgoing transfers for higher level of care. This position requires securing physician acceptance, clinical assessment, triage for appropriate level of care and arrangement of appropriate transport resource. This position serves as a resource to other staff members and promotes collegiality between staff physicians and leaders. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every RN is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.
As a Nursing Supervisor of the Transfer Center, a typical day may include:
- Oversight and coordination of patient transfers
- Ensures the department is managed in accordance with RWJBH system policies
- Oversee the prioritization of patient transfers based on acuity
- Supports the staff and assists in evaluating staff performance
- Oversight and assistance of activities, including but not limited to, patient registration, bed placement requests, insurance authorizations and arranging patient transportation
- Provide overall support to Patient Transfer Center employees by following through on employee inquiries through initial request through resolution
- Supports and evaluates staff performance on a daily basis by: Walking rounds on the Patient Transfer Center Unit (*Minimum of twice a day). Monitor and update Teams Staff Education Folder. Create and Review weekly DL 1:1 with team members. Meets with Senior Management to provide feedback. Review and sign off of all cases on the board and provide documentation of task completed in the Epic Chart
- Develop guidelines for prioritizing work activities, evaluating effectiveness and modifying activities as necessary
- Oversee planning, implementation, and development of program/initiatives for the Patient Transfer Center to promote exceptional customer service,
- Assist with scheduling of staff and develops team to ensure continual even functioning of departments during absences
- Consults and advises management on departmental problems affecting overall operations and appropriate corrective actions
- Participate in employee engagement initiatives, including compiling data and discussing trends and concerns with management,
- Evaluates employee performance and reinforces Standard evaluation guide and Daily Observation Report Adherence
- Holds staff accountable to policy
- Assists and conducts potential employee interviews and recommends candidates for open positions to maintain optimum staffing levels and operational needs
- Creates and monitors education and orientation of new team members
- Performs clinical coordinator responsibilities during emergent staffing needs
- Monitors and assesses the use of hospital services by administering utilization review procedures under Federal, State and hospital guidelines,
- Provides education to Patient Transfer Center team, (including but not limited to): Facilitates 7a and 7p Huddle to foster teamwork and ensure care is delivered according to policy and procedures
- Leads Morning Leadership Huddle
- Performs data clean up: Clinical Flag Daily Report, Monthly Data Report
- Participates in facilitating new hire orientation
- Offers scripting examples and opportunity for mock scenario or role-play to build communication skills and confidence,
- Participates in special projects and other duties as assigned
This role might be for you if:
- Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
- Strong clinical judgment guides your decisions, even as priorities shift
- Thriving in a fast paced environment energizes you, especially where teamwork drives outcomes
- A commitment to evidence-based practice shapes your daily work
- Empathy and professionalism are central to your approach
- Continuous learning and professional growth matter to you
- A collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen
To be considered for this Nursing Supervisor opportunity, you must hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing; Hold a current American Heart Association BLS certification. A bachelor’s degree in nursing is strongly preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Health Care Nursing Management, ED or ICU patient care setting with two years of supervisory experience preferred. Holiday and weekend scheduling is required.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:
- Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
- Retirement Plans
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Planning Support
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Community and Volunteer Opportunities
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ….and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered facilities, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering best-in-class work experience for every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly have a unique impact on local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
