Nursing Supervisor - UMC OBGYN Clinics - 531016

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

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About The Position

The Nursing Supervisor provides administrative direction, supervision, and management of nursing services to ensure quality patient care and treatment. The supervisor also provides patient care within the scope of their license and assists physicians and nurse practitioners with patient care. This position supervises daily clinical operations and patient care at University Medical Center OBGYN Clinics in Tuscaloosa and Fayette, Alabama. Under the leadership and direction of the Assistant Director of UMC Nursing Services and Chief Nursing Officer, the Nursing Supervisor coordinates clinic operations and works with clinic Medical Directors and providers to support effective clinical services and the patient-centered medical home model. The role directly supervises clinical staff, including nurses, medical assistants, scribes, and other support personnel; helps develop and enforce clinic policies and standards; and provides leadership, coaching, and training. The supervisor oversees staffing schedules, workforce planning, onboarding, training, competency development, and performance management. The position also supports educational and clinical learning experiences for medical students, residents, fellows, and other learners. It promotes continuous quality improvement, operational efficiency, and positive patient experiences, while maintaining confidentiality of protected health information and complying with HIPAA and organizational privacy requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and four years of LPN or RN experience, including one year of supervisory experience; or an associate's degree and six years of LPN or RN experience, including one year of supervisory experience.
Must be at least 19 years of age at the time of hire.
Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that complies with university policies; applicants under 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.
Ability to perform patient care as directed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or other qualified medical professional.
Working knowledge of electronic health record systems and proficiency in computer applications, data entry, and documentation.
Strong verbal and written communication, customer service, public relations, and telephone etiquette skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and tact when interacting with patients, families, providers, and staff.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with the ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centered, service-oriented care.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs.
Punctuality and reliability, and flexibility to work extended hours as needed to support clinic operations and patient care.
Final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, which includes information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification.
Prior experience as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in a primary care ambulatory healthcare setting.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated, patient-centered care and positive clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative direction, supervision, and management of nursing services to ensure quality patient care and treatment.
Provide patient care within the scope of the applicable license and assist physicians and nurse practitioners with patient care.
Supervise daily clinical operations and patient care at UMC OBGYN Clinics in Tuscaloosa and Fayette, Alabama.
Coordinate clinic operations and collaborate with Medical Directors and providers to support effective clinical services and the patient-centered medical home model.
Directly supervise nurses, medical assistants, scribes, and other support personnel.
Assist with the development, implementation, and enforcement of clinic policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
Provide leadership, coaching, and training to foster a high-performing clinical team and a culture of accountability, professionalism, integrity, and service excellence.
Oversee staffing schedules, workforce planning, onboarding, training, competency development, and performance management.
Support educational and clinical learning experiences for medical students, residents, fellows, and other learners.
Promote continuous quality improvement, operational efficiency, and exceptional patient experiences.
Maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information and ensure compliance with HIPAA and organizational privacy requirements.