Supervisor Nursing RN

Summary

Under general direction of nursing leadership, the Clinical Supervisor RN position is responsible for serving as a clinical resource and unit expert for staff. This position links nursing leadership with nursing care through the application of organizational and nursing service policies, procedures, and care delivery model. The Clinical Supervisor RN uses the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements to guide leadership and practice.

The Clinical Supervisor RN attains knowledge and competence reflective of current nursing practice; promotes innovation and futuristic thinking by incorporating evidence based practice and research findings.

• (40%) Assesses competency of staff, and functions as a liaison to facilitate staff completing and maintaining their unit competencies. Acts as a resource and role model for clinical practice, develops and maintains excellent collaborative relationships and channels of communication with members of the nursing care teams, including essential service leadership. Helps in development and delivery of process improvement strategies, and assist in promotion of teamwork and care delivery in times of need.
  
  Focuses on developing and enhancing clinical knowledge, technical skills, clinical decision making and professional practice standards for nursing staff. Completes annual performance reviews for infusion center clinical staff.
• (20%) Complete focused rounding on all patients receiving care in the infusion center. Participates in direct patient care when appropriate, ensuring that best practices are in place, and standards of care are being followed. Promotes multidisciplinary rounding.
• (20%) Collaborates effectively with physicians, nurses, and other health care providers to assist in the best care delivery, efficiency and planning of patients. Makes recommendations as appropriate for progression of total plan of care to achieve desired outcomes in a timely and cost effective manner. Promotes the best patient experience and, when appropriate, works with Director, Manager, and nursing staff to correct deficiencies.
• (10%) Serves as a clinical resource person for staff, patients, and families. Identifies and assists in providing patient and family education. Participates in Unit Practice Council, assisting with unit cohesiveness, teamwork, and positive morale. Routinely audits nursing care clinical documentation and care delivery for regulatory compliance as well as adherence to quality and safety initiatives. Promotes the My Michigan Health Culture of Safety and a Zero Harm environment.
• (10%) Provides up-to-date patient status reports to manager/shift administrator as needed. Creates and maintains open line of communication to nurse manager and shift administrator. Fosters a dyad relationship with manager and communication demonstrates a symbiotic relationship. Demonstrates ability to accept and delegate responsibility, make sound judgments and accurately assess when to refer issues to the Nurse Manager.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with current best practices in the area of specialty care for the designated unit.
• Completes all training expected of staff, demonstrates clinical expertise in the specialty clinical area for units assigned (e.g., Progressive Care, Oncology, Surgical, Neuro, Medical step down).
• Identifies needs, assists in development and implementation of programs in conjunction with Department of Education for orientation, staff development and continuing education for staff.
• Maintains Process Improvement programs for patient care. Acts on recommendations of audit committees and physicians. Assists in the development of standards of care.
• Initiates and participates in development of nursing standards, policies, and procedures. Assists in the instruction and supervision of nursing care given by staff.
• Provides manager with input for Job Performance Reviews (JPRs), if requested. Sets realistic short and long range performance goals and evaluates progress. Takes responsibility for continued professional development and advancement of clinical practice.
• Assures compliance with all policies, procedures, regulations, standards and laws such as Joint Commission, CMS and MDPH. All other duties as assigned.

Credential: OCN:
Oncology Certified Nurse

Equivalent

Experience:

Within 36 months of date of hire or transfer into the position.

Qualification Source:
Essential: true

Credential: RN:
Registered Nurse

Equivalent

Experience:

Qualification Source:
Essential: true

Credential: BLS:
Basic Life Support

Equivalent

Experience:

Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Essential: true

Education:

Associate's Degree

Equivalent

Experience:

Associate's degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Education Specialization:

NRG

Essential: true

Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures as normally acquired through 3 years…