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 : -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.