Supervisor Nursing - Oncology Navigation

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

5d•$34 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This role supervises the day-to-day operations for nursing staff and nursing activities within a structured care setting, adhering to Sanford's policies and procedures. The position requires demonstrated knowledge of nursing principles for clinic patients, overseeing care for patients of all ages according to established standards and practices. The role also involves improving clinical patient care processes for quality outcomes, establishing effective working relationships, and assisting with human resources administrative tasks and budget information. Additionally, it includes monitoring inventory, problem-solving, managing emergencies, interpreting guidelines, and ensuring staff follow the nursing process for individualized patient care. Collaboration with inter-professional colleagues, maintaining certifications, and continuous learning are key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
Nurses performing nursing practice over the telephone require licensure in the states where the patients being served reside.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Nice To Haves

Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
Three years’ experience as a registered nurse (RN) in a clinical role preferred.
Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care, and a working knowledge of administrative and management techniques.
Certification may be required depending on specialty or service area.

Responsibilities

Supervises the day to day operations for nursing staff and nursing activities.
Functions in a structured care setting and adheres to the policies and procedures established by Sanford.
Demonstrate knowledge of nursing principles for the clinic patient.
Oversees care for clinic patients of all ages following established standards and practices.
Improves clinical patient care processes for quality patient outcomes.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, clinical support staff and the public.
Assists and supports human resources administrative processing and procedures with staff management.
May assist with providing feedback in the collection and preparation of required budget information.
As needed, monitors inventory levels and supplies for department.
Recognizes problems and recommends solutions.
Reacts calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Interprets, adapts and supplies guidelines and procedures.
Accountable to follow up with risk management and training of clinical staff as needed.
Communicates clearly.
Maintains confidentiality.
Skilled in principles of employee and patient education and change management.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Must have skills in maintaining records and writing reports.
Participates in reviewing results of clinical performance assessments and recommends process improvements.
Implements established performance improvement policies and trains employees on these policies.
Assists in conducting new staff training and orientation regarding operating rules and working standards.
May fill in for clinical staff when staffing gaps exist.
Dependent on staffing needs, may fill in as a point of contact for technical training and troubleshooting for staff.
Responsible for utilizing and ensuring staff follow the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients.
Responsible for the coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, triage, and various other nursing interventions.
Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including providers to plan, implement and evaluate care.
Maintains current certifications in specialty and continues education when necessary as well as tracks and maintains for staff as needed.
Learns new concepts, processes and tools related to own personal development and education.
Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.
Functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure.
The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.