Clinical Supervisor - Emergency Department

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

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About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor in the Emergency Department performs responsibilities under the direction of accountable nurse leadership. The supervisor assesses, directs, manages, and evaluates nursing care and patient support services to meet standards of care and quality metrics for a designated patient population. The role supports streamlined care delivery and smooth patient transitions across the continuum, and is responsible for effective fiscal and operational management of unit systems, including staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and communication. The supervisor collaborates on unit goals and performance improvement and works with the accountable manager to ensure staff orientation, education, development, and evaluations are completed.

Requirements

• BSN or BAN from an accredited school or college of nursing upon hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of previous RN experience.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership experience.
• Current nursing licensure in the state(s) of employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years of Emergency Department experience, including charge and triage roles, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day nursing operations, including staffing levels, task delegation, and guidance to maintain high-quality patient care.
• Ensure the unit follows healthcare regulations, hospital policies, and accreditation standards while promoting patient-safety and care-quality best practices.
• Oversee and manage performance and evaluation of registered nurses and patient care support staff.
• Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, patients, and families to support clear communication and collaboration and optimize patient outcomes.
• Assess, direct, manage, and evaluate nursing care and patient support services to achieve care standards and quality metrics.
• Support smooth patient transitions across the continuum of care.
• Manage unit staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, communication, and other fiscal and operational systems.
• Collaborate in developing and achieving unit goals and performance-improvement activities.
• Work with the accountable manager to ensure staff orientation, education, development, and evaluations are completed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level