Clinical Supervisor - Emergency Services
About The Position
The Clinical Supervisor oversees nursing operations in Emergency Services at Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. This full-time position works night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts. The supervisor assigns nursing staff according to patient acuity, staff skill levels, and staffing ratios, and adjusts schedules to ensure safe coverage. The role oversees patient flow, provides clinical leadership and support to nursing staff, coordinates communication with physicians and ancillary departments, and responds to emergencies and incidents. The supervisor also supports regulatory compliance, safety practices, infection control, medication administration protocols, and quality improvement.
Requirements
- Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
- Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained as current.
- Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC required within 30 days of hire and maintained as current.
- Minimum of one year as a staff nurse in an acute care hospital setting; E.D. setting preferred.
- Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience; one year in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Previous supervisory experience.
- 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.
- In 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, Advanced or AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 30 days of hire.
- Professional certification within two years of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assign nursing staff based on patient acuity, skill level, and staffing ratios, adjusting schedules for safe coverage.
- Oversee patient flow, including admissions, transfers, and discharges, to maintain efficiency.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and real-time clinical support to nursing staff.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, The Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulations.
- Facilitate communication between the Med-Surg team, physicians, and ancillary departments.
- Respond to patient emergencies, investigate incidents, and implement quality improvement measures.
- Conduct safety rounds and enforce infection control and medication administration protocols.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
- Employer 401K options.
- Tuition reimbursement options.
- Life, disability, and other insurance options.
- Other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
