Clinical Supervisor (RN) Operating Room / 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

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 :

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.