Clinical Supervisor (RN) Medical SurgicalServices / Full-time

Description POSITION SUMMARY : The Clinical

Supervisor, in collaboration with and under the direction of the

Nursing Department Director / Manager, is accountable for ongoing

shift leadership and operations of a clinical department and for

nursing care safety and quality. The Clinical Supervisor uses sound

human resource and budget principles to guide the daily provision

of nursing services to patients and families. The Clinical

Supervisor supports comprehensive patient and family services

through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team.

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for supervising nursing

department associates and providing patient care when needed.

Coaches and guides employees under his / her supervision.

Demonstrates Professionalism and Excellence by performing as role

model for clinical and service excellence. Requirements MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION : Graduate of an accredited school of

Nursing. BSN preferred. National specialty certification preferred.

CERTIFICATION / LICENSES : Current RN license in the State of New

Mexico. Current BLS Certification. Current ACLS Certification or

obtain within 6 months. Current PALS / NRP if applicable to area.

Current TNCC if applicable to area or obtain within 6 months.

Current CPI or equivalent must be obtained within six months for

Behavioral Health and Emergency Department. BLS, ACLS and PALS must

be issued through American Heart Association. SKILLS : Must be able

to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide

care / service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the

assigned unit / department. EXPERIENCE : 3 years relevant experience

preferred but not required. NATURE OF SUPERVISION : -Responsible to :

Nursing Leadership ENVIRONMENT : -Bloodborne pathogen : B Works

irregular hours. Multiple simultaneous activities of patient care.

Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Exposure to varying

unpredictable situations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Must be able to

handle emergency situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable

standing. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics.

Occasionally positions, pushes and / or transfers patients or

equipment. Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits. Manual

dexterity and fine motor coordination required.