Clinical Supervisor, RN Medical Surgical Observation

Saint Francis Health System•Muskogee, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor, RN Medical Surgical Observation manages nursing human resources to maintain compliance with approved nursing-care standards and guidelines while working within established budget parameters. The role provides clinical expertise in patient placement, supports continuity of care, and serves as a clinical resource for patient-care activities and problem resolution. The supervisor evaluates staffing needs and nursing personnel, supports staff development, monitors standards of care, and participates in performance-improvement and educational activities. The position works directly with patients and customers and collaborates with staff, other healthcare professionals, ancillary departments, and leaders. It is a safety-sensitive position under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act. The role is based in 2 South Observation at the Muskogee Campus in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Requirements

Completion of the basic professional nursing curriculum at a school of nursing approved and verified by a state board of nursing, with a diploma or degree from that school or entitlement to hold one.
Valid multistate or Oklahoma Registered Nurse license.
1–2 years of related experience.
Working knowledge of general disease-state management processes, the biopsychosocial model, and clinical pathways.
Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively and efficiently.
Ability to be detail-oriented when examining clinical and numerical data.

Nice To Haves

Certification in the area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Manage human resources to maintain compliance with nursing-care standards and within established budget parameters.
Evaluate and adjust staffing requirements.
Evaluate, coach, and counsel nursing personnel according to established policies.
Monitor adherence to time and attendance policy.
Provide clinical expertise in patient placement and coordinate patient movement and transfers based on patient needs.
Communicate with staff, patients, families, the Administrative Supervisor, ancillary departments, and management to resolve problems and promote continuity of care.
Communicate shift and unit activities to management as appropriate.
Serve as a clinical resource for patient-care activities and problem resolution.
Use professional judgment in response to changing patient and unit situations.
Monitor and evaluate standards of care; use the nursing process to provide patient care as needed.
Assist with revising and developing policies, procedures, and protocols.
Support organizational goals through performance-improvement and educational activities.
Identify personnel education and training needs, assist with in-service programs, and communicate needs appropriately.
Participate in performance-improvement monitoring and help implement corrective actions.
Assume responsibility for professional growth.
Directly supervise others and prepare and deliver performance evaluations.