RN Clinical Supervisor - Med/Surg

Huntington Beach Hospital•Huntington Beach, CA

11d•$49 - $71

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 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. The supervisor prepares, conducts, and/or oversees department orientation and personnel training; communicates with staff, physicians, and administration verbally and in writing; and is accountable for the quality of staff and functions during the shift. The supervisor assists the Department Director with daily unit operations, directs, supervises, and evaluates personnel, ensures proper use of time, equipment, and staff, and helps ensure efficient department functions. Direct patient care is performed only as needed and within the scope of practice. The supervisor continually assesses care and directs staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care. Huntington Beach Hospital is a 131-bed acute-care community hospital and a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. It serves Huntington Beach and the surrounding area and is accredited by The Joint Commission.

Requirements

Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate upon hire and maintained current.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
For non-OB facilities, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required within 90 days after hire and must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
One year in a supervisory or leadership role.
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate for Intensive Care.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire and maintained current.
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 current 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 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, and ensure proper use of time, equipment, and staff.
Help ensure efficient department functions.
Provide direct patient care as needed and within the scope of practice.
Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care.