Clinical Supervisor - ICU

Mercy Medical Center•Aurora, IL

2d•$37 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor supports administrative responsibility for ICU 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 responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and functions during the shift. The role assists the Department Director with 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, provides 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 maintain it current.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire and maintain it current.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
For non-OB facilities, NRP is required 90 days after hire and must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate for Intensive Care.
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 applicable 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 responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and department functions during the shift.
Assist the Department Director with daily unit operations.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate personnel.
Ensure proper use of time, equipment, and staff and efficient department functions.
Provide direct patient care as needed within the scope of practice.
Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care.