Clinical Supervisor - Intermediate Care Unit

JOB SUMMARY The Clinical Supervisor, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, proactively coordinates patient care activities and ensures the nursing process is carried out on all shifts (24 / 7) by demonstrating professional and clinical leadership. Collaborates with unit staff and Nursing Management in the development and implementation of unit goals, unit financial performance, patient safety and performance improvement activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : #See Licensure / Certification / Registration requirements. Experience : #Minimum of two (2) years of recent relevant clinical experience; verifiable clinical competence. Licensure / Certification / Registration : Current license in Minnesota to practice as a Registered Nurse. ACLS certification on hire and must remain current. TNCC required to be taken once, within one (1) year of hire into position, if not previously completed. BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network. Addition certification in associated specialty area of nursing (such as CCRN, PCCN) within two years of meeting eligibility requirements. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education : Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or its equivalent in a related field. Experience : N / A Licensure / Certification / Registration : N / A KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to prioritize, plan ahead, assign and coordinate clinical activities; effective written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated computer skills; ability to facilitate conflict management; and, support St. Luke#s Mission and Philosophy. # READING - Advanced : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints. WRITING - Advanced : Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. SPEAKING - Advanced : Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, top management, public groups, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Advanced : Ability to comprehend and apply advanced mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY - Advanced Skills : Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment. STROKE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Demonstrates knowledge of signs and symptoms of stroke and the need to activate a Stroke Alert. Skilled at providing stroke specific assessments and interventions related to the care of the stroke patient, to include but not limited to, Stroke Dysphagia screening, neurologic assessments, and TPA administration. Completes eight (8) hours stroke specific education initially. Maintains compliance in acquiring four (4) hours of stroke specific education annually as a member of the acute stroke care team. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to change positions frequently (sitting, standing, walking, climbing and#bending); lift up to thirty-five#(35) pounds; prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing / walking. Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and / or transfers patients. Assists with moving and lifting patients. # Stand - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 # 8 hours) Walk - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 # 8 hours) Sit - Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 (2.5 # 5.5 hours) Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 # 8 hours) Reach with hands and arms - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 # 8 hours) Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 (2.5 # 5.5 hours) Bending-repetitive forward - Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 (2.5 # 5.5 hours) Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 # 8 hours) # LIFTING REQUIREMENTS Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 # 8 hours) Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 (2.5 # 5.5 hours) Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1 / 3 (1-2.5 hours) # WORK ENVIRONMENT Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples : business office with computers and printers, light traffic) # WORKING CONDITIONS Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illnesses). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Emergency or crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.

• JOB SUMMARY
• The Clinical Supervisor, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, proactively coordinates patient care activities and ensures the nursing process is carried out on all shifts (24 / 7) by demonstrating professional and clinical leadership. Collaborates with unit staff and Nursing Management in the development and implementation of unit goals, unit financial performance, patient safety and performance improvement activities.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Education : See Licensure / Certification / Registration requirements.
• Experience : Minimum of two (2) years of recent relevant clinical experience; verifiable clinical competence.
• Licensure / Certification / Registration : Current license in Minnesota to practice as a Registered Nurse. ACLS certification on hire and must remain current. TNCC required to be taken once, within one (1) year of hire into position, if not previously completed. BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network. Addition certification in associated specialty area of nursing (such as CCRN, PCCN) within two years of meeting eligibility requirements.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Education : Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or its equivalent in a related field.
• Experience : N / A
• Licensure / Certification / Registration : N / A
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Ability to prioritize, plan ahead, assign and coordinate clinical activities; effective written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated computer skills; ability to facilitate conflict management; and, support St. Luke's Mission and Philosophy.
• READING - Advanced : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints.
• WRITING - Advanced : Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• SPEAKING - Advanced : Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, top management, public groups, clients, customers, and the general public.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Advanced : Ability to comprehend and apply advanced mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations and proportions to practical situations.
• REASONING ABILITY - Advanced Skills : Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.
• STROKE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Demonstrates knowledge of signs and symptoms of stroke and the need to activate a Stroke Alert. Skilled at providing stroke specific assessments and interventions related to the care of the stroke patient, to include but not limited to, Stroke Dysphagia screening, neurologic assessments, and TPA administration. Completes eight (8) hours stroke specific education initially. Maintains compliance in acquiring four (4) hours of stroke specific education annually as a member of the acute stroke care team.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Ability to change positions frequently (sitting, standing, walking, climbing and bending); lift up to thirty-five (35) pounds; prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing / walking. Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and / or transfers patients. Assists with moving and lifting patients.
• Stand - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Walk - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Sit - Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Reach with hands and arms - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Bending-repetitive forward - Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
• Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1 / 3 (1-2.5 hours)
• WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples : business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
• WORKING CONDITIONS
• Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illnesses). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Emergency or crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.