Supervisor Patient Care Services - Intensive Care Unit

McLaren Health Care • Petoskey, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Nursing Manager in meeting patient and employee needs within the department/unit assigned. This role involves a combination of leadership, administrative, and clinical responsibilities within the Intensive Care Unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing. (Associates Degree/Diploma in nursing maybe considered provided Bachelor’s degree in nursing is successfully completed within thirty-six (36) months of hire/transfer)
• Must possess current Michigan RN license
• Two (2) years clinical experience
• CPR issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience
• Professional Certification in applicable area within sixty (60) months of hire/transfer

Responsibilities

• Uses independent judgment to exercise authority on behalf of the Medical Center, or effectively recommend such action in regard to personnel, including requesting, recruiting, interviewing, making hiring decisions, performing retention activities, disciplining subordinates, assigning work, directing workflow, resolving employee complaints/concerns, conducting performance appraisals, and recommending advancements/wage increases.
• Demonstrates understanding and competence in all areas of Evidenced Based Leadership including: leader rounding, thank you notes, stoplight reports, 30/90 day conversations, leadership development institutes, linkage grids, skills validation, AIDET, hourly rounding, and High-Middle-Low conversations.
• Responsible for and assists with the orientation, training, and continuing education of employees in the department/unit.
• Plans for and facilitates staff nurse attendance at meetings.
• Completes monthly and daily staffing schedules as required; collaborates with Manager, other Coordinators, and/or Nursing Supervisors in regard to patient care assignments.
• Assists in the administration of the departmental/unit budget.
• Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department/unit.
• Assists with formulation and revision of unit policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assists with the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of unit specific competencies, as well as, department/unit activities.
• Assists in providing for all of the patient clinical activities including assessing patient/family needs, planning care based on needs, implementing planned care, and evaluating and documenting outcome of care.
• Assumes patient care assignment, as needed, utilizing the nursing process; participates in patient and/or family teaching.
• Acts as a resource to the department/unit.
• Identifies/assesses unstable or emergent conditions and initiates appropriate action.
• Demonstrates personal responsibility and accountability for own professional practice; identifies learning needs in self and initiates actions to address educational needs.
• Maintains a safe patient care environment.
• Maintains membership on Medical Center committees, as assigned; participates in community activities/education.
• Performs clinical and/or administrative functions specific to department/unit.
• Performs house supervision duties as required and directed.
• Facilitates and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards, as evidenced by observation, documentation, and per feedback.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level