RN Patient Care Supervisor Surgical Services

Allina Health • Slaton, TX

19d • $52 - $72 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The RN Patient Care Supervisor functions as a clinical-setting supervisor, resource, educational support, communication liaison, and role model of professional nursing practice. The supervisor assists the Patient Care Manager (PCM) with day-to-day operations and clinical coordination of the unit and participates, as delegated, in planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating patient care, staff education, and management activities.

This is a 1.0 FTE position working 80 hours per two-week pay period, on an 8-hour day shift, with no weekends. Travel is required as needed. The position is based at 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

The role supervises and supports staff, coordinates nursing care and unit operations, contributes to staff education and competency development, maintains compliance and safety, and participates in quality improvement. The stated pay range is $52.24 to $72.28 per hour; starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and any applicable union agreement. Shift, weekend, or other differentials may be available for certain shifts or work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing; or an associate's or vocational degree in nursing with a related bachelor's degree or active enrollment in a BSN/BAN program.
• 3 to 7 years of inpatient hospital nursing experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse through the Minnesota Board of Nursing if working in Minnesota.
• Licensed Registered Nurse through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services if working in Wisconsin.
• For specified locations (Abbott Northwestern Hospital Surgical Services excluding Endoscopy, United Hospital, United Hospital–Hastings Regina Campus, and St. Francis Regional Medical Center), meet at least one BLS option: current American Heart Association BLS certification, current American Red Cross BLS certification, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• For all other locations, meet at least one ACLS/ALS option: current American Heart Association ACLS certification, current American Red Cross ALS certification, or Allina in-house ACLS training within 60 days of hire.
• Meet the physical demands of medium work: lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally under the Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in a clinical specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate employee performance; assist with recruitment and hiring.
• Onboard, orient, coach, mentor, and support staff, and model these skills for others.
• Manage staff assignments and productivity, establish expectations and deliverables, and support staffing coverage based on census, patient acuity, unit activity, and the staffing plan.
• Conduct annual evaluations and necessary corrective action for assigned staff, and communicate with the PCM about personnel development and performance.
• Keep staff informed about new or changed regulations, policies, and procedures, and support compliance.
• Ensure work processes and performance comply with applicable rules, regulations, accreditation standards, and laws; adhere to population-specific competencies and workplace safety procedures.
• Coordinate nursing care in accordance with unit philosophy, goals, and patient care priorities; support patient care activities as needed above the scheduled staffing pattern.
• Support charge nurses in making assignments that account for patient acuity, staff competence, and skill development.
• Establish processes for equipment function, repair, and routine maintenance.
• Model professional nursing practice and appropriate population-specific knowledge when caring for or assisting patients, families, and visitors.
• Support optimal clinical outcomes through staff competency, orientation, and education programs.
• Help identify staff learning needs and develop education and competency plans; coordinate unit-based education and assist in evaluating outcomes.
• Collaborate with preceptors on unit orientation and preceptor programs, employee orientation plans and schedules, and preceptor development.
• Assist with coordinating clinical experiences for students on the unit.
• Participate in ongoing unit quality improvement, integrate findings and action plans into practice, and support use of quality and patient satisfaction data to improve care.
• Collaborate with unit councils, other departments, and peers to identify and minimize barriers to coordinated care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager