Clinical Supervisor - Progressive Care Unit

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 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 state regulations, and prepares, conducts, and/or oversees department orientation and personnel training. The supervisor communicates with staff, physicians, and administration, and is accountable for the quality of staff and department functions during the assigned shift. The role assists the Department Director with daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel and ensuring appropriate use of time, equipment, and staff. The supervisor helps ensure efficient department operations, provides direct patient care as needed within their 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
One year in a supervisory or leadership role.
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate preferred for Intensive Care.
Professional certification within 2 years of hire.
For non-OB facilities, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is required within 90 days after hire and must be maintained.

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 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 by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel.
Ensure proper use of time, equipment, and staff and help ensure efficient department functions.
Perform 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.