Clinical Nursing Supervisor (RN) - Emergency Services

St. Francis Medical Center•Lynwood, CA

3d•$49 - $64

About The Position

St. Francis Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Nursing Supervisor for Emergency Services. The hospital provides comprehensive healthcare and diagnostic and treatment services, including emergency and trauma care, and serves a large community in Los Angeles. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. The Clinical Supervisor supports administrative responsibility for department service functions and works collaboratively with the unit Director and/or Manager. In their absence, the 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 state regulations, and prepares, conducts, and/or oversees department orientation and personnel training. The supervisor communicates with staff, physicians, and administration, and is accountable for staff and departmental functions during their shift. The position assists the Department Director with daily unit operations, directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel and ensuring appropriate use of time, equipment, and staff. The supervisor promotes efficient department operations, provides direct patient care as needed within scope of practice, continually assesses care, and directs staff to make immediate changes to care plans.

Requirements

Current and valid California Registered Nurse license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate upon hire and maintained current.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Minimum of three years of Charge Nurse or equivalent experience preferred.
Depending on the area, current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and/or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification may be required upon hire and must be maintained current.

Nice To Haves

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

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 when the unit Director and/or Manager is absent, as needed.
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 verbally and in writing with staff, physicians, and administration.
Be accountable for the quality of staff and department functions during the assigned shift.
Assist the Department Director with daily unit operations.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate personnel, ensuring proper use of time, equipment, and staff.
Ensure efficient department functions.
Perform direct patient care as needed within the scope of practice.
Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care.