Clinical Supervisor - Medical Surgical Telemetry

Holy Family Medical Center•Des Plaines, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nursing Supervisor supports administrative responsibility for the 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 unit assigned. This role involves developing and implementing departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and ensuring compliance with current federal and/or state regulations. The Clinical Supervisor is also responsible for preparing, conducting, and/or overseeing department(s) orientation and training of personnel. Effective communication with staff, physicians, and administration, both written and verbally, is essential. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and functions during their shift, assisting the Department Director in the daily operations of the unit, directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel, and ensuring the proper use of time, equipment, and staff. The position ensures the efficient functions of the department and performs direct patient care only as needed within the scope of practice, continually assessing care and directing staff to make immediate changes in the plan of care.

Requirements

Current and valid state Registered Nurse license
Current Basic Life Support certificate (BLS) upon hire and maintain current
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire and maintain current
Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience
Non-OB Facilities – NRP Required 90 days after hire and maintained

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
1 year in a supervisory or leadership role preferred
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate preferred for Intensive Care
Professional Certification within 2 years of hire, preferred

Responsibilities

Supports administrative responsibility for the department service functions
Works collaboratively with the unit Director and/or Manager
May assume the administrative scope of the unit assigned in the absence of the unit Director and/or Manager
Develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current federal and/or state regulations
Prepares, conducts and/or oversees department(s) orientation and training of personnel
Communicates with staff, physicians, and administration both written and verbally
Is responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and functions during their shift
Assists the Department Director in the daily operations of the unit
Directs, supervises, and evaluates personnel
Ensures the proper use of time, equipment and staff
Ensures the efficient functions of the department
Performs direct patient care, only as needed, within the scope of practice
Continually assesses care and directs staff to make immediate changes in the plan of care