Clinical Supervisor - Observation Unit

Prime Healthcare•Redding, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Nursing Supervisor supports the administrative functions of the assigned department and works collaboratively with the unit Director and/or Manager. In their absence, the Clinical Supervisor may assume the unit’s administrative responsibilities. The role helps develop and implement departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current federal and state regulations. The supervisor prepares, conducts, or oversees department orientation and personnel training, and communicates with staff, physicians, and administration verbally and in writing. The Clinical Supervisor is accountable for the quality of staff performance and department functions during their shift. They assist the Department Director with daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel and ensuring appropriate use of time, equipment, and staff. They help ensure the department functions efficiently, perform direct patient care as needed within their scope of practice, and continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care when necessary.

Requirements

Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.
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.
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 when the unit Director and/or Manager is absent.
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 verbally and in writing with staff, physicians, and administration.
Be accountable for staff quality and department functions during the shift.
Assist the Department Director with daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel.
Ensure proper use of time, equipment, and staff and promote efficient department functions.
Provide 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.