RN Supervisor - Operating Room

Description

St. Croix Health is seeking a RN Supervisor for our Operating Room team. This position is a full-time (1.0 FTE) exempt position.

This position manages the day-to-day operation of the unit to maximize patient safety, clinical outcomes, customer satisfaction and inter-departmental workflow. Manage employee relations, oversee recruitment and onboarding activities and also assist with performance assessments and competencies. Provide direct patient care when needed.

• Assist the respective department Manager or Director in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care delivery systems.
• Collaborate with the respective department Manager/Director and other leadership to ensure the necessary resources are in place to execute the work of the department.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is occurring in accordance with EMR requirements and relevant compliance and policy obligations.
• Assist in identification of staff learning needs and development of education and competency plans consistent with unit, service line, and organization priorities. Coordinates implementation of unit-based education and assists in evaluation of outcomes.
• Establish process to assure equipment function, repair process, and routine maintenance on day-to-day basis.

• Maintain open, effective communication with the department Manager/Director in regard to development and performance of unit personnel.
• Plan, direct, and guide work of staff/direct reports.
• Manage and monitor department schedules, ensure adequate staffing levels and coverage based on acuity and need.
• Ensure staff are appropriately trained and competent in the performance of assigned duties; assess competencies of staff on regular basis in accordance with established standards and practices.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff to promote skill development.
• Assist in hiring initiatives; generate requisitions, coordinate interview team, conduct interviews, select staff to fill open positions, establish training plan, assist with orientation and onboarding activities.
• Onboard, orient, and provide ongoing coaching, mentoring and support to staff. Model and teach these skills to others.
• Conduct annual evaluations and necessary corrective action for assigned staff.
• Apprise and educate staff in new/changed regulations, policies and procedures, and compliance.
• Collaborate with preceptors to coordinate the orientation plan and schedule for each employee, based on a baseline individual learning needs assessment.

• Continuously seek quality improvement and assist with ongoing quality improvement activities of the unit.
• Facilitate the integration of findings, action plans and follow—up of quality improvement activities into practice.
• Support the use of quality and patient satisfaction data to improve care.

• Maintain the standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the hospital and department by assimilation of the nursing process into practice.
• Adhere to all criteria within the scope of Staff RN job description.
• Serve as department subject matter expert regarding department policies.
• Consistently demonstrate clinical competence in nursing procedures and patient care.

• Content expert and application lead for the electronic medical record (EMR) applications relevant to role in collaboration with EMR Project Manager.
• Implement, maintain and provide ongoing optimization and support for EMR clinical applications.
• Work within cross-functional team and with end users to achieve application integration to meet clinical needs

• Associate’s degree in nursing required
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• Current WI RN license required

• BLS required upon hire
• ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of starting role

• 3 years of acute care nursing experience
• 1-3 years of leadership experience preferred (Charge nurse, Preceptor, Supervisor role)
• Knowledge of patient population served in area of responsibility