RN- Clinical Supervisor

Job Summary Manages human resources to maintain compliance with approved standards/guidelines for nursing care and within established budget parameters. Provides clinical expertise in patient placement. Communicates appropriately to define/resolve immediate problems and promote continuity of patient care. Serves as a clinical resource for patient care activities and problem resolution. Job Responsibilities Manages human resources to maintain compliance with approved standards/guidelines for nursing care and within established budget parameters. Evaluates and adjusts staffing requirements for current shift and following shift. Evaluates, coaches, and counsels nursing personnel according to established hospital policies. Monitors adherence to time and attendance policy. Provides clinical expertise in patient placement. Consults as needed regarding bed availability. Facilitates patient movement through assessment of patient needs and coordination of transfers. Communicates appropriately to define/resolve immediate problems and promote continuity of patient care. Communicates with staff, patients, and families to identify and resolve problems. Communicates appropriately with Administrative Supervisor and/or ancillary departments. Communicates shift/unit activities to Clinical Manager consistently and appropriately. Serves as a clinical resource for patient care activities and problem resolution. Demonstrates professional judgment in response to changing patient/unit situations. Monitors and evaluates standards of care. Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care as necessary to meet patient/unit needs. Assists in revision and development of unit policies, procedures, and established protocols. Supports organizational goals through performance improvement and educational activities. Identifies education/training needs of personnel. Assists in developing and implementing in-service programs and communicates needs appropriately. Participates in performance improvement monitoring activities and assists with implementation of corrective actions. Assumes responsibility for own professional growth. Decision Making Independent judgment in making decisions from many diversified alternatives that are subject to general review in final stages only. Working Relationship Direct supervision of others. Prepares and gives performance evaluations. Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face-to-face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face-to-face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above. Required Skills & Experience One to two (1-2) years of related experience. Working knowledge of general disease state management processes, bio-psychosocial model, and clinical pathways. Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data. Ability to handle conflict management effectively. Required Education Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom. Required Certifications & Licensure Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License. #J-18808-Ljbffr