Clinical Supervisor - Float Pool

Prime Healthcare•Joliet, IL

5d•Onsite

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, and prepares, conducts, and/or oversees department orientation and personnel training. The Clinical Supervisor communicates with staff, physicians, and administration both verbally and in writing, and is responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and functions during the 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 Clinical 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 BLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintained current.
Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained current.
Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC required within 30 days of hire and maintained current.
At least one year as a staff nurse in an acute care hospital setting; emergency department experience preferred.
At least two years of clinical nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous supervisory experience.
Emergency department experience.
Supervisory or leadership experience (one year preferred).
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certificate within 12 months of hire.
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) within two years of hire.
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate for Intensive Care.
For Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire.
For EDAP Certified Facilities: completion of emergency pediatric courses 1 and 2 within 30 days of hire.
At least four hours of CEU in pediatric training classes per year; ENPC preferred.
For non-OB facilities: NRP certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained current.
For non-OB facilities: Advanced or AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate.
Professional certification within two 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 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 verbally and in writing with staff, physicians, and administration.
Be responsible and 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 functioning of the department.
Provide 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.