Clinical Nursing Supervisor (RN) - Neonatal ICU

St. Francis Medical Center•Lynwood, CA

5d•$49 - $64

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor supports administrative responsibility for the department’s service functions and works collaboratively with the unit Director and/or Manager. In the absence of the unit Director and/or Manager, the Clinical Supervisor may assume the administrative scope of the assigned unit. The role develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current federal and/or state regulations, and prepares, conducts, and/or oversees department orientation and personnel training. The Clinical Supervisor communicates with staff, physicians, and administration in writing and verbally and is responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and functions during their shift. The position assists the Department Director with daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel and ensuring appropriate use of time, equipment, and staff. The supervisor ensures efficient department functions, provides direct patient care only as needed and within scope of practice, continually assesses care, and directs staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care.

Requirements

Current and valid California Registered Nurse license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate upon hire and maintain it current.
For applicable areas, current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire and maintain it current.
For applicable areas, current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) upon hire and maintain it current.
For applicable areas, current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) upon hire and maintain it current.
For applicable areas, current Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate upon hire and maintain it current.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Minimum of three years of Charge Nurse or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support administrative responsibility for department service functions and collaborate with the unit Director and/or Manager.
Assume the administrative scope of the assigned unit in the absence of the unit Director and/or Manager.
Develop and implement departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current federal and/or state regulations.
Prepare, conduct, and/or oversee department orientation and personnel training.
Communicate with staff, physicians, and administration in writing and verbally.
Be responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and functions during the shift.
Assist the Department Director with daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel.
Ensure proper use of time, equipment, and staff, and efficient department functions.
Provide direct patient care as needed and within the scope of practice.
Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care.