RN Nursing Supervisor - Labor & Delivery (L&D) | York, ME | Contract

RN Nursing Supervisor - Labor & Delivery (L&D) | York, ME | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: $2,673 - $2,813
• Shift: 19:00-07:00, 12 Hours
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks

POSITION SUMMARY
The Nursing Supervisor coordinates and organizes personnel and other resources to meet the patient care functions of the organization in a cost-effective manner. Collaborates to provide crisis management, interpret policy and procedure, and assure timely and effective communication and collaboration between individuals and departments. The Nursing Supervisor represents the organizational leadership across all venues on a 24-hour basis and collaborates to make decisions and act on behalf of the leadership team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assures the daily personnel, equipment, and technology resources necessary for the provision of safe, high-quality patient and family care. • Assures the continuous and timely availability of urgent care, emergency, inpatient, and operative services to patients and families. • Continuously monitors daily operations integrating data from electronic systems, personal communication, and physical unit rounds to assure patient care effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction. • Assures the safety and quality of patient care by allocating and redirecting resources, considering care demands related to acuity, patient and unit requirements, and staff skill mix. • Coordinates the routine flow of scheduled, direct, and emergency patient admissions to efficiently place patients in the appropriate care location, maximize capacity, and improve satisfaction of patients, families, and referring providers. • Coordinates the organizational response during times of high census: collaborating with administrators and nursing directors, the Emergency Department, Surgery Departments, Critical Care, Cath Lab, and inpatient nursing units. Responsible to provide resources for clinical and support staff in decision-making that facilitates safe, high-quality patient care. • Applies knowledge of regulatory standards, professional practice standards, and organizational policies and procedures to problem-solving. • Provides education, guidance, and assistance with unfamiliar procedures and policies; while assisting staff to identify resources for information and assistance. • Promotes a professional culture of learning consistent with successful adaptation to change and innovation by actively seeking and sharing information. • Participates in organizational committees in order to both represent inter-department perspectives and contribute to organizational improvement efforts. • Makes a measurable commitment to personal professional development.

Provides leadership for effective communication and collaboration between disparate stakeholders to achieve the common goal of safe, high-quality patient care. • Communicates effectively at all levels, role modeling a professional approach with all situations and individuals, even when faced with disagreement or conflict. • Promotes a positive work environment by building trust and strengthening relationships with staff within and between units. • Uses a problem-solving approach to find creative solutions for both routine and complex situations that require intervention to assure appropriate resource allocation. • Strives to develop mutually supportive professional relationships with nursing directors, department managers, other department leaders, charge nurses, and staff. • Partners with patient care areas and nursing directors on initiatives that improve patient care quality and safety, nursing process, education, and research.

Coordinates the response to significant, planned or unplanned events that threaten the institution's people, structures, ability to operate, assets, and/or reputation. • Proactively identifies potentially negative or volatile situations and intervenes to offset adverse impact. • Provides direction and assistance in significant events by anticipating needs, analyzing situations, and assuring availability of resources. • Supports and directs staff to safely manage patient care through planned and unplanned electronic system, telephone, and other system downtimes. • Responds to requests for information from previous care providers, referring facilities, and others as needed. • Functions as the initial on-site incident commander for internal/external disasters or other major events. • Upon arrival of the administrator on-call, assumes other roles as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
• Master's Degree in Nursing preferred. Masters in Health Care Business Administration considered. * Current personnel without a BSN are required to enroll in an academic program promptly in order to complete degree requirements within 3 years.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
• One to two years management/leadership experience required
• Three to five years progressive management/leadership experience preferred
• Previous experience as a Charge Nurse, Coordinator, Supervisor, or Director preferred. Related work experience is required to effectively provide organizational leadership, coordinate resources, and make complex decisions.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
• Current licensure in the state of Maine as a Registered Nurse or Compact licensure. Must be in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
• Specialty certification preferred (i.e. RN-BC).

SPECIFIC SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND/OR COMPETENCIES
• Critical thinking
• Analytical skills
• Organization/time management skills
• Communicates effectively
• Values diversity and teamwork
• Demonstrates integrity; is ethical in conduct and decision-making.
• Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and flexibility
• Demands accountability of self and others
• Ability to produce the volume of work expected for the job.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to respond to visual, auditory, and tactile stimuli
• Standing up to 12 hours
• Ability to independently lift and move objects up to 30 lbs
• Manual dexterity
• Hand/eye coordination
• Ability to work in an environment with regular exposure to infectious disease and biohazards
• Ability to reach above head and bend below waist.

Note: This job description includes most of the duties and responsibilities for which an employee will be held accountable. However, as the job evolves/changes, an employee should expect to complete other duties as assigned that are not listed here.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are a dedicated RN Nursing Supervisor looking for a rewarding travel opportunity in Labor & Delivery, apply today!