Supervisor, Clinical RN - Med/Surg Nursing - 6 SW - Full Time

Guthrie Careers • Sayre, OK

108d

About The Position

In collaboration with the management team focuses on daily department operations. Supervises personnel and coordinates shift activities of Nursing. Performs all duties in a manner that promotes team concept and reflects the mission and values at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. Serves as a role model for nurses, physicians, and department support staff, exhibiting the Core Values in all activities. Mentors under the Clinical Manager / Director and pursues management and leadership training within the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. May be assigned to special projects per Clinical Manager / Director consistent with strategic, fiscal, quality and operational goals/targets. In collaboration with management, coordinates the team to deliver patient care in a compassionate and ethical manner according to recognized standards and care model. Functions as the clinical & operating resource with designated hours of accountability exercising independent judgment. Ensures compliance with entity/department goals and clinical resource utilization. Promotes change and teamwork. Performs clinical duties of the patient care role related to professional specialty.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania/New York.
• Certification within area of expertise or practice preferred (Nursing Management, CCRN, CEN, etc.)
• BSN required within 3 years.
• Masters preferred.
• Two years of recent clinical supervisory experience or charge nurse experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Consider factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing and other services.
• Utilize staffing management principles to assure adequate supply of all necessary staff to perform patient care.
• Manage daily staffing issues in conjunction with Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager, analyzing available data sources, and making decisions based on this data.
• Adjust daily schedules according to changes in staffing needs, due to patient census or acuity.
• Responsible for daily performance against budget targets.
• Assist in the development, implementation and modification of programs and services needed to meet patient care and staff development needs.
• Use leadership principles to anticipate and influence change.
• Determine resources and actions needed to accomplish objectives.
• Set priorities and manage time effectively.
• Identify potential problems/opportunities and plan contingent action.
• Collaborate with the nurse manager/director, assistant nurse managers, patient care staff and informal leaders.
• Promote multi-disciplinary care of the patient.
• Monitor and guide clinical practice expectations based on established goals and evidenced-based directives.
• Provide clinical care and serve as a role model for staff in the clinical setting.
• Oversee clinical operations and throughput of the clinical department.
• Work with Nurse Manager/Director, Medical Director, and clinical staff to develop, modify and implement patient care standards.
• Evaluate best practices and compliance with established goals for clinical practice.
• Respond to customer requests and complaints promptly and with courtesy.
• Establish shift assignments and create supporting systems that enable staff to jointly plan and deliver care.
• Support the implementation of organization policies and procedures in compliance with state, Federal and other regulatory guidelines.
• Develop and coordinate department competencies, educational programs, new employee orientation, and annual skills labs.
• Assume responsibility for obtaining information and expanding job knowledge and competency that reflects current practice.
• Advocate for the protections and rights of individuals, families, and staff, especially related to health and safety.
• Assist in the development, implementation and modification of programs and services needed to meet patient care and staff development needs.
• Use appropriate interpersonal skills to guide others to accomplish objectives.
• Facilitate teamwork, participation, and cooperation.
• Delegate work so subordinates have the necessary direction, authority, and skills to complete assignments.
• Counsel staff appropriately and be competent in conflict management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree