Clinical Supervisor RN PCU McAllen

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs the primary function of a professional nurse leader in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating nursing care provided to patients. The Clinical Supervisor - RN shall oversee and guide nursing employees that are under their supervision. Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills.

May on occasion work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status. This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

• 1. 2 years previous RN experience in same or similar unit(s) covered by position required or 1 year previous
• RN experience in same or similar unit(s) within an STHS facility.
• 2. 1-3 year’s previous supervisory experience preferred.
• 3. Willingness to be cross-trained to other unit areas.
• 4. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct
• through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training
• and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.
• 5. Familiar with basic nursing performance standards as outlined in the TX Nurse Practice Act.
• 6. Membership in related professional organization preferred.
• 7. Must pass the Medication/Respiratory/Assessment within 3 months of coming to the department with a grade of 90 or greater.

• 1. Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Texas, or part of a compact state license, or has a valid temporary RN license for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent license.
• 2. Effective July 1, 2018 all new hires and internal promotions must have a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (or Bachelor’s degree in related field) or obtain the degree within 2 years of hire or promotion.
• 3. Must have and maintain current certifications, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program (for any and all certifications applicable through the AHA program) – please check all that apply:
• BCLS/CPR
• Must be current upon hire and thereafter
• ACLS
• If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;
• or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times
• PALS orENPC
• If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;
• or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times
• NRP
• If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire, nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;
• or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times
• TNCC/TCAR
• If required in unit, must have and maintain certification within eighteen months after hire;
• or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times
• STABLE
• If required in unit, must obtain within 12 months of hire,
• or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times
• CPI (SAMA at STBH)
• If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;
• or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times
• SAMA(STBH only)
• If required in unit, - obtain within 90days of hire
• or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times
• FETAL MONITORING
• If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of L&D experience - obtain within 12 months of hire; nurse with over a year of L&D experience - obtain within 6 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times.

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