Supervisor Nursing Shift RN

MyMichigan Health•Saginaw, MI

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About The Position

Under the general direction of nursing leadership, the Clinical Supervisor RN serves as a clinical resource and unit expert for staff. The role connects nursing leadership with nursing care through the application of organizational and nursing service policies, procedures, and the care delivery model. The Clinical Supervisor RN uses the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements to guide leadership and practice, maintains knowledge and competence reflective of current nursing practice, and promotes innovation and forward thinking by incorporating evidence-based practice and research findings. The supervisor assesses patient acuity to maintain adequate staffing for the designated and upcoming shifts, collaborates on patient placement for admissions and transfers, monitors medical-center activity, and addresses operational issues by evaluating situations and coordinating additional resources as needed. The role also supports staff education and development, communication, nursing service planning, regulatory compliance, and coordination of patient services.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) credential; essential.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA within 3 months of hire or transfer; essential.
Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM Advanced) certification within 6 months of hire or transfer. Employees in the position on or before 8/1/2024 have 24 months to complete it; essential.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year of hire or transfer; essential.
Associate-level education in nursing is listed as essential.
At least 2 years of experience working in a medical center or similar setting, with knowledge of nursing practices and procedures.
At least 1 year of experience in nursing leadership in a medical center or similar setting, involving supervision, charge nurse duties, project implementation, a professional development program, shared governance leadership, or equivalent.
Interpersonal skills to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and explain ideas and concepts clearly to people at all levels.
Competency in Microsoft Windows; further learning opportunities may be required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, get along with others, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
Ability to move freely about the facility, with or without an assistive device, and perform the job functions described.
Overall vision and hearing, with or without assistive devices, and overall dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing at the time of hire or transfer is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patient acuity to maintain adequate staffing levels for the designated shift and the oncoming shift.
Collaborate with patient placement to assign appropriate placements for admissions and transfers during the designated shift.
Monitor medical-center activity using reports, rounds, patient acuity, admission volume and types, and other communications.
Problem-solve, evaluate situations, determine courses of action, and alert additional resources as needed.
Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate orientation, staff-development, and continuing-growth educational programs for department employees.
Counsel staff as needed and maintain communication with peers, subordinates, and superiors.
Take an active role in regular nursing management meetings to influence the direction of nursing service.
Lead or participate in appropriate meetings.
Plan and develop new programs and facility renovations as appropriate.
Participate in or lead nursing service committees as appointed by the VP Nursing or Division Manager, and participate in medical staff committees as appropriate.
Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and Michigan Department of Public Health standards and other regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing management, and other departmental personnel to plan coordinated patient services, including inpatient and outpatient activity and general oversight of patients, staff, and facilities in the absence of the administrative team.
Perform other duties as assigned.