Supervisor, Clinical RN - Prep/Recovery Unit - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise•Sayre, PA

About The Position

The Supervisor, Clinical RN collaborates with the leadership team to support departmental operations, supervise personnel, and coordinate nursing shift activities. The role serves as a clinical and operational resource during designated hours of accountability, exercising independent judgment and ensuring alignment with departmental goals and appropriate use of clinical resources. The supervisor promotes teamwork and change, and may perform clinical duties within their specialty when needed. In collaboration with management, the supervisor coordinates the team to provide compassionate, ethical patient care according to recognized standards and the care model. The position advocates for patients and families, supports staffing and patient flow, promotes quality and safety, and mentors staff. The supervisor serves as a role model who reflects Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital’s mission, values, and Core Values, and pursues management and leadership training under the Clinical Manager or Director. Special projects may be assigned in support of strategic, fiscal, quality, and operational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and RN qualification.
Experience in a high-acuity setting, with strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking skills, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of three years of RN experience is preferred.
Previously demonstrated leadership and effective communication are preferred.
Certification within the area of expertise or practice is preferred, such as Nursing Management, CCRN, or CEN.

Responsibilities

Advocate for patients and families, especially in complex clinical situations, and promote patient satisfaction through timely communication and service recovery as needed.
Maintain a visible presence for patients, families, and staff throughout the hospital.
Initiate, coordinate, and oversee staffing for assigned departments using established guidelines.
Lead staffing huddles with nursing leadership and make real-time staffing adjustments to ensure safe, balanced coverage.
Prioritize patient safety in staffing decisions, including when decisions are difficult or conflict arises.
Identify waste and follow established staffing-adjustment algorithms as a financial steward.
Collaborate with the Pulse Center on bed management, patient flow, and emergent and non-emergent transfers.
Consider patient condition, anticipated needs, and potential risks when assisting with bed placement.
Round on units to assess operational needs and barriers to care.
Facilitate timely discharges and support efficient patient throughput.
Participate in and lead investigations as appropriate, including patient safety events, complaints, and operational issues, ensuring timely escalation and follow-up.
Promote a culture of quality and safety by identifying risks, reinforcing best practices, and supporting compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Build relationships with staff and patients, and educate and mentor staff to promote accountability, quality, and safe care delivery.
Assume a patient care assignment when needed and perform clinical duties related to the professional specialty when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned to support hospital operations and patient care.