RN Supervisor - Occupational Medicine

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

15h•$41 - $71

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 nursing operations for the patient care unit and supervises nursing and medical assistant staff. The supervisor also works in cooperation with the Patient Care Manager on organizational and departmental projects. The position combines staff leadership and clinical care. It includes supporting staff development, quality improvement, care coordination, patient advocacy, and accurate documentation. Clinical work includes patient assessment and triage, medication and immunization activities, assisting providers, and performing occupational medicine procedures and testing.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily nursing activities for the patient care unit and manage its daily nursing operations.
Perform essential job functions of direct reports and supervise nursing and medical assistant staff.
Recommend personnel actions, including hiring, performance appraisals, discipline, and promotions.
Ensure direct reports and clinical staff are adequately trained and competent to perform required tasks.
Resolve work-related issues or help employees resolve them, consulting the manager on more 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 and resolve them through advice, intervention, or referral.
Triage telephone calls appropriately, return calls in a timely manner, and keep patients informed of delays.
Liaise 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.
Serve as a role model and resource by providing guidance on policies, procedures, documentation, computer system operation, and patient care needs.
Act as a preceptor and support the development of staff and healthcare students.
Monitor employee performance, establish annual employee goals, and conduct performance evaluations.
Conduct interviews and employee rounds, schedule paid leave, enforce policies and protocols, report payroll, and take disciplinary action when necessary.
Delegate responsibilities to appropriate staff and monitor accomplishments.
Coordinate emergency response drills, including tornado, fire, bomb threat, and code 99 drills.
Complete NPI and performance audits and prepare reports.
Ensure medical equipment functions properly.
Measure and record height, weight, and vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
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, and phlebotomy.
Perform ear washes, dressing changes, and suture removal.
Perform drug and alcohol testing according to state and federal guidelines.
Ensure care documentation is complete and accurate.