Nurse Supervisor; Clinical Leader), Stepdown Clarksville

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The Nurse Supervisor (Clinical Staff Leader) is responsible for overseeing the delivery of safe and effective patient care within the Stepdown Unit. This role provides leadership, staff supervision, and development, ensuring the implementation of policies, resource allocation, and adherence to quality standards. The CSL collaborates with clinical teams to maintain a positive work environment and supports patient care excellence.

Full‑time, nights. Stepdown is a 21 bed hardwired telemetry unit that focuses on acutely ill but stable patients requiring closer monitoring.

We care for patients with a variety of cardiac, vascular and medical diagnoses with specialized needs such as cardiac arrhythmias, bedside cardioversions, titrated medications, oxygenation management, withdrawal, sepsis, stroke, and post‑operative care. Our staff is dedicated to provide excellent care to our patients.

Our environment is challenging, fast‑paced, team oriented, and patient and family centered.

Our staff is very engaged with problem‑solving and identifying ways to improve patient care. They have a desire to continue learning, have strong communication skills, and collaborate with the team to provide excellent patient care.

Daily interdisciplinary rounds include the provider, registered nurse, case manager, and a nurse leader. Each shift begins with a safety huddle to look back and forward 24 hours to review safety and quality concerns.

Ratio 4:1

Certifications:

BLS, ACLS, NIH Orientation:
We offer 8-12 week orientation based on nursing experience.

Professionalism: critical thinking, collaboration, multidisciplinary rounding, bedside shift report, shared governance, certifications.

Medical equipment: ECG hardwired, alaris, pca, epidural, Etc
02, bladder scanner, bipap, high flow oxygen therapy. Drips: cardiac, IV fluids, blood products, sedation, TPN

• Provides clinical consultation and support to Stepdown Unit staff, overseeing clinical quality efforts, including audits of protocols and surgical processes.
• Collaborates with the Stepdown Unit Manager/Director to maintain quality care standards as required by departmental protocols and regulatory agencies.
• Ensures availability and readiness of supplies, equipment, and stock; addresses equipment needs, failures, or inventory issues to minimize disruptions in patient care.
• Supports the professional development of staff by identifying learning needs, collaborating with the preceptor team and clinical educator, and assisting with orientation and ongoing training.
• Assists primary physicians in performing procedures, preparing equipment, reviewing patient history, and providing first‑assist support during procedures.
• Ensures complete, accurate, and timely post‑procedure data documentation in alignment with Stepdown Unit and hospital protocols.
• Supervises, trains and oversees departmental staff.
• Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources.
• Consults with Manager or Director on staffing issues.
• Assists with and contributes to…