Registered Nurse - Nurse Care Supervisor

COWLITZ INDIAN TRIBE•Seatac, WA

About The Position

The Clinical Care Supervisor (NCS) is a dual-function role that provides clinical supervision of nursing staff and delivers direct patient care in an integrated medical setting. This position oversees daily clinical operations, including staffing coordination, workflow monitoring, and program effectiveness, and ensures services are delivered in alignment with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s HHS’s mission, strategic goals, and commitment to culturally responsive care. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RN program required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Three (3) years of clinical experience required; recent clinical experience preferred.
Active Washington State License as a Registered Nurse required.
At least two (2) years of experience as a supervisor or clinical lead preferred.
Experience working in an integrated health care setting preferred.
Active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.
A valid driver’s license is required when driving vehicles for work-related purposes.
Must be able to successfully pass a background screening/investigation according to the established requirements below
Tribal preference in accordance with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe Code and CIT Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook shall apply to all positions.
All positions are required to adhere to CIT’s established safety policies regarding vaccine requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Pre-employment drug screen.
Personal and professional reference checks and education and employment verification.
Federal, state, and/or tribal criminal history and sanction checks, including fingerprint verification.
Has not been found guilty of, charged with, received a deferred sentence, received a conditional discharge of, or entered a plea of not contest to, or entered a plea of guilty to any one felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence, sexual assault, molestation, exploitation or sexual contact; prostitution; or crimes committed against person(s) or children.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and oversight to ensure high-quality, comprehensive, and compliant integrated care.
Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate nursing and clinical support staff.
Collaborate with leadership to develop and maintain training, competency, and compliance efforts.
Implement and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance (including state vaccine and point of care testing services).
Coordinate crisis response readiness and emergency preparedness.
Promote effective communication among staff, patients, and families, address concerns, and support satisfaction.
Collaborate with prescribing practitioners to ensure consistent, effective, and efficient support is provided.
Oversee clinical documentation and record integrity.
Manage staffing levels, scheduling, coverage, and workload distribution to ensure efficient and effective clinical operations.
Maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment.
Support continuous education, quality improvement, and professional development initiatives.
Provide direct patient care within the RN scope of licensure.
Educate patients/clients and families on procedures, treatments, and care plans.
Enforce infection prevention and control standards.
Demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and calm judgment in emergencies.
Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and community partners.
Participate in patient/client education, outreach, and community health activities.
Maintain confidentiality and compliance with tribal, state, and federal regulations.
Performs other duties as required.