Clinical Supervisor - Observation Unit
About The Position
The Clinical Nursing Supervisor supports administrative responsibility for department 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. The Clinical Supervisor prepares, conducts, and/or oversees department orientation and training of personnel, and communicates with staff, physicians, and administration both verbally and in writing. The Supervisor is responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and functions during their shift. The role assists the Department Director with daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel and ensuring proper use of time, equipment, and staff. The Supervisor ensures efficient department functions, performs direct patient care as needed within the scope of practice, continually assesses care, and directs staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care.
Requirements
- Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate upon hire and maintained current.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire and maintained current.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate preferred for Intensive Care.
- Professional certification within 2 years of hire.
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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
