Clinical Supervisor - Med/Surg

Prime Healthcare•Garden City, MI

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 in writing and verbally, and is accountable for the quality of staff and department functions during their shift. The role assists the Department Director in 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 and performs direct patient care as needed within their scope of practice. They continually assess care and direct 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 as current.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate preferred for Intensive Care.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire and maintained as current.
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 with staff, physicians, and administration, both verbally and in writing.
Be accountable for the quality of staff and department functions during the assigned shift.
Assist the Department Director with daily unit operations.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate personnel, ensuring proper use of time, equipment, and staff.
Ensure efficient department functions.
Perform direct patient care as needed and within scope of practice.
Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care.