Clinical Supervisor

Landmark Medical Center•Woonsocket, RI

13d•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 their absence, the supervisor may assume the administrative scope of the assigned unit. The role develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. It also prepares, conducts, and/or oversees department orientation and personnel training. The Clinical Supervisor communicates in writing and verbally with staff, physicians, and administration and is accountable for the quality of staff and functions during their shift. The position 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 helps ensure efficient department operations, provides direct patient care only as needed and within scope of practice, continually assesses care, and directs staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care when needed.

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, obtain and maintain NRP within 90 days after hire.
Obtain 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 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 with staff, physicians, and administration, both verbally and in writing.
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 operations.
Perform direct patient care as needed and within scope of practice.
Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes in the plan of care.