Clinical Supervisor

Prime Healthcare•Woonsocket, RI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Landmark Medical Center, 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 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 Clinical Supervisor is responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and functions during the assigned shift. The role assists the Department Director with daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel and ensuring the proper use of time, equipment, and staff. The supervisor helps ensure 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.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
For non-OB facilities, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is required within 90 days after hire and must be maintained.
Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
One year in a supervisory or leadership role.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire and maintained current.
For Intensive Care, Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
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 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 accountable for the quality of staff and department functions during the assigned shift.
Assist the Department Director in daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel.
Ensure proper use of time, equipment, and staff and support efficient department functions.
Perform direct patient care as needed and within the scope of practice.
Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care.