Supervisor Patient Care Services - Same Day Surgery

McLaren Health Care • Lansing, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Nursing Manager in meeting patient and employee needs within the department/unit assigned. This role involves independent judgment in personnel management, including recruitment, hiring, discipline, and performance appraisals. The position is responsible for directing workflow, resolving employee concerns, and contributing to staff development through training and education. Additionally, the Supervisor assists with staffing schedules, budget administration, policy development, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The role also includes direct patient care responsibilities, such as assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation, as well as acting as a resource, managing emergent situations, and maintaining a safe environment. The Supervisor participates in performance improvement activities and must be able to provide age-specific care for a diverse patient population.

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 for this area, including requesting, recruiting, interviewing, making hiring decisions, and performing retention activities.
• May discipline subordinates according to Medical Center procedure.
• Responsible for assigning work to employees and directing the workflow in area of jurisdiction.
• Attempts to resolve employee complaints/concerns.
• Conducts periodic performance appraisal interviews with subordinates.
• Recommends employee advancements/wage increases to Nursing Manager.
• 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 department/unit.
• Plans for and facilitates staff nurse attendance at meetings.
• Completes the 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 in the following areas: Assessing patient/family needs; Planning care based on needs; Implementing planned care; 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.
• Provide 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