4G Progressive Care Unit Night shift Clinical Supervisor

Job Summary

Reporting to the Department Manager the Clinical Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Manager in providing overall leadership and direction for the units or areas of responsibility and for creating an environment that fosters a multidisciplinary team and collaborative approach to care that achieves operational and clinical Best Practice.

The Clinical Supervisor plans implements and evaluates care based on priorities and the specific patient care outcomes. Evaluates the effectiveness of care for all patients; teaches leads and is a role model for members of the care teams; assists in analysis of patient care and care variances for nursing department; demonstrates clinical competency and critical thinking; demonstrates expert knowledge of health system and unit specific structure process and standards; participates in performance improvement activities and takes initiative in improving aspects of quality patient care.

Supports and is responsible for incorporating into job performance the Frederick Health (FH) mission vision core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Example of Essential Functions

• Coordinates and supervises department activities on a daily basis.
• Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to coordinate the management of patient care through the hospital stay and discharge process.
• Monitors clinical care on the department and implements clinical standards.
• Assumes departmental management responsibilities in the absence of the Manager or Director.
• Supervises and provides direct patient care in accordance with accepted nursing standards while utilizing the nursing process.
• Makes frequent patient rounds to assure the quality and appropriateness of patient care.
• Identifies areas needed for improvement in patient care delivery and plans for effective change. Serves as a resource to staff colleagues and other departments.
• Prepares patient care assignments considering the skill mix and competence of the staff and the patient care needs.
• Assures a safe patient care environment.
• Coordinates the maintenance repairs and environmental health needs for the department.
• Assures safety/emergency checks are done according to department standards.
• Monitors cleaning log informs Charge Nurse of tasks to be completed/assigned. Monitors/tracks maintenance issues/repairs and reports to Manager/Director.
• Assures that the daily reports and records are complete and accurate.
• Provides the support necessary to assure appropriate patient/family teaching and discharge planning.
• Provides supervision of clinical staff.
• Interviews and hires staff in collaboration with representatives from Department of Human Resources and management.
• Coaches counsels mentors and evaluates clinical staff.
• Assists with evaluation process.
• Monitors and follows up appropriately with staff regarding work performance and reports to Manager.
• Provides for the development of the staffing schedule for the assigned department.
• Forecasts scheduling deficits and implements corrective action as necessary.
• Assures time and attendance records are completed for payroll.
• Disciplines and terminates department staff in collaboration with the Manager/Director and Human Resources.
• Completes four 4)week staff schedule.
• Determines staffing needs using the electronic scheduling system vacation requests and Report Express.
• Makes staff schedule changes according to staffing numbers once schedule has been completed.
• Prepares time cards for Manager approval. Expected to work occasional weekends to complete time card adjustments/schedule changes/electronic scheduling system updates etc. and other functions.
• Participates in the management of other Department Resources.
• Collaborates with the management team to develop and achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Interprets departmental goals and objectives for nursing and medical staff.
• Participates in the budget process by providing input into departmental needs and participates in the implementation of the approved operational budget.
• Provides cost saving suggestions to the Department Manager.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities for the health system and department.
• Identifies opportunities for improved services and quality of patient care.
• Actively participates in the department PI activities.
• Encourages and arranges for staff involvement in PI efforts.
• PI data collection such as: AIDET Flash Sterilization record/log OR/SP Issue form/log.
• Prints reports from OR Manager as needed.
• Monitors compliance with documentation and other standards and participates in activities to improve performance.
• Plans for own professional development and continuing educations.
• Completes 28 continuing education hours per year in addition to basic employment standards.
• Participates on health system departmental and nursing committees and task forces as appointed.
• Searches for opportunities to expand skills in leadership.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Clinical competency in their departmental area of practice.
• Ability to use technology and equipment to perform job duties.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle a physically demanding environment.
• Ability to keep patient and employee information confidential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior problem solving and decision making skills as well as strong analytical skills.
• Ability to be a talented team builder.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Good negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.

Minimum Education Training and Experience Required

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland.
• Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• BSN required Masters preferred

Patient Contact

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the age groups of the assigned department:

Physical Demands:

MediumHeavy Work Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition: Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated the speed of the movement the required force and muscle involved

Forceful Exertion: The amount of physical effort required to perform a task (such as moving patients) or to maintain control of equipment or tools. The amount of force depends on the type of grip the weight of an object or person body posture the type of activity and duration of the task.

Awkward Posture: Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that are involved in the physical activity. Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching bending kneeling squatting working overhead with your hands or arms or holding fixed positions.

Contact Stress: Pressing the body hard on sharp edges can result in placing too much pressure on nerves tendons and blood vessels. For example using the palm of your hand to hit or stick objects can increase the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Working Conditions:

1. Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category A WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids

1. Exposure to infectious diseases hazardous materials and highly technical and heavy equipment.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to the Department Manager; receives supervision from Director/Manager.

Full time 72hr/per pay period 4 9hr shifts
Night shift 7p4a with flexibility for some early morning/early evening meetings
BSN required
MBON RN license or compact state equivalent required
PCCN required or obtained within 18 months of hire
BLS/ACLS required
35 years PCU experience required
Previous supervisory experience preferred

Required Experience:

Manager