CLINICAL SUPV (RN)

The Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of their unit. This Supervisor must ensure timely, safe, compassionate care for all patients of the Med-surg/Tele department.  Assists in the Education of the Med-surg/Tele staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1) Oversees that all staff members carry out their duties safely, timely, compassionately and efficiently including providing patient care directly as necessary.*

2) Directly communicates with physicians and other members of management to resolve conflict or other issues quickly and effectively.*

3) Responsible for timely evaluation, coaching, educating and counseling of all staff members: acting as mentor and role model and coordinating unit on-boarding process for new staff.*

* Collaborate with Director and Charge Nurses to access and determine educational need of unit staff;

* work with Facility Educator to coordinate and present need education*

4) Assist in preparing and adhering to annual department budget.

5) Responsible for maintaining a risk free environment on their unit as well as ongoing performance improvement.*

*Review nursing documentation to ensure compliance with core measure and best practice standards.*

* Assist with required TJC and Unit metric audits

* Active participation in unit and unit leader meeting to insure open communication*

6) Coordinate and Leader Unit Safety Huddles*

7) Functions as back up to Director as needed.*

8) Other duties as assigned.

Texas RN License

Previous charge or supervisory preferred

BLS and ACLS required.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Education: Graduate of a state approved school of professional nursing practice. Maintains current licensure in the State of Texas. BSN preferred.