RN Supervisor - Occupational Medicine

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

About The Position

The Ambulatory RN Supervisor manages nursing activities for branch facilities with multiple departments and provides clinical expertise in the nursing process. The role oversees daily patient-care operations and nursing and medical assistant staff, supports staff development and performance, and collaborates with the Patient Care Manager on organizational and departmental projects. The supervisor also provides direct clinical care in occupational medicine, including triage, testing, treatments, medication administration, and documentation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily nursing activities and manage daily operations for the patient care unit.
Perform essential job functions of direct reports and supervise nursing and medical assistant staff.
Recommend personnel actions, including hiring, performance appraisals, discipline, and promotions.
Train staff, assess their competence, establish annual goals, conduct performance evaluations, and support staff development as a preceptor and resource.
Resolve work-related issues and consult the manager on complex situations.
Assist with developing and reviewing department policies, procedures, standing orders, competencies, and protocols.
Collaborate with staff and managers to identify quality-improvement opportunities and participate in continuous quality improvement and performance initiatives.
Evaluate patient problems in person or by telephone, triage calls appropriately, return calls promptly, and keep patients informed of delays.
Work with patients, families, and physicians to determine the next level of care; involve patients and caregivers in healthcare decisions and act as a patient advocate.
Conduct employee interviews and rounds; schedule paid leave; enforce policies and protocols; report payroll; and take disciplinary action when necessary.
Delegate responsibilities and monitor their completion; coordinate emergency-response drills.
Complete NPI and performance audits and prepare reports.
Ensure medical equipment functions properly and documentation of care is complete and accurate.
Measure and record height, weight, and vital signs; perform medication reconciliation and immunization reviews; administer medications and vaccinations; and manage medication refills.
Assist providers with procedures and treatments; triage work-related injuries and phone calls.
Perform audiometry, spirometry, respiratory mask fits, EKGs, phlebotomy, ear washes, dressing changes, and suture removal.
Perform drug and alcohol testing according to state and federal guidelines.
Work with the Patient Care Manager on organizational and departmental projects.