RN, Clinical Supervisor - Acute MedSurgical B

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates current, comprehensive, professional knowledge and skills in conformance with recognized nursing standards including the Patient Bill of Rights and Joint Commission/CMS regulations, Standards for Nursing Care for the Patient Care Unit and the New Mexico Nurse Practice Act.

• Conducts patient experience rounds to determine satisfaction with services and performs service recovery real-time. Assists manager/director in investigation of patient or physician complaints.

• Champions change by identifying obstacles and requesting resources for effective improvement.

• Prepares patient assignments based on patient need and associate competency level. Assigns unit tasks, meal/break time and ensures completion.

• Assists Patient Flow Supervisor in monitoring and improving patient flow metrics, including collaborating to determine appropriate placement based on patient needs.

• Promotes cohesive work teams and constructive conflict resolution, actively supporting intra- and inter-disciplinary teamwork, within the department.

• Monitors, coaches and reinforces associate's compliance with policy and procedures.

• Applies and holds associates accountable for infection control policies and processes.

• Monitors and coaches staff in hourly rounding and use of patient communication boards.

• Serves as clinical resource for associates related to complex clinical situations and invasive devices relevant to unit patient population.

• Monitors fall risk and skin at risk programs to ensure appropriate interventions are implemented to meet prevention strategies.

• Monitors pain management regimes with nursing staff and facilitates physician communication when not meeting patient pain goals.

• Facilitates associate participation in unit based multi-disciplinary rounds.

• Demonstrates awareness and implementation of National Patient Safety Goals as applicable in their area of practice. Monitors and coaches associates for compliance with NPSG.

• Reassesses the effectiveness of comfort measures (including PRN medications given) within 1 hour of intervention. Monitors associate compliance with this standard.

• Coaches and mentors associates to make cost effective decisions and use resources prudently achieving both productivity and competence expectations.

• Adheres to guidelines for IV therapy/Blood Administration. Monitors and coaches staff compliance.

• Adheres to medication administration guidelines and safe medication practices. Monitors and coaches staff to ensure for compliance with medication administration and safe medication practices.

• Utilizes AIDET to make a positive first impression. Monitors and coaches associates to achieve AIDET process.

• Demonstrates and takes responsibility for workplace safety. Exhibits knowledge regarding the hazard and injury reporting procedures.

• Accurately interprets monitored rhythms and intervenes according to hospital policies and standards.

• Assists with special procedures as applicable to patient population.

• Assists in data collection, assessment and documentation appropriate to nature and severity of the need of the patient population.

• Communicates appropriate data to the physician and other patient care team members.

• Ensures timely and accurate implementation of physician orders.

• Performs emergency equipment checks at start of shift.

• Primary responder to unit emergent events including Code Blue Alert and Rapid Response Team. (Critical Care responds to RRT throughout the organization).

• Code Blue Alert Management – Prepares patients for emergency treatment with thorough knowledge of emergency practices. Coordinates emergency measures to sustain life.

• Performs end of shift controlled substance count and ensures resolution of all Pyxis discrepancies prior to shift end.

• Provides appropriate hand-off communication with patient transitions of care.

• Assists manager/director in development of unit associate time schedule.

• Assists staffing office in determining real time staffing needs based on census, patient needs and skill set of associates.

• Assists with new associate selection and unit education-participating in staff interviews, setting clear staff performance expectations, encouraging staff development, and completing timely performance evaluations-including staff input in each process.

• Initiates first level counseling as appropriate. Assists manager/director in corrective action/discipline process as indicated.

• Performs patient care duties when appropriate.

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred. National specialty certification preferred.

Experience

• 3 years relevant experience preferred but not required.

• 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.

Certifications, Registrations, or 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.

Work

Schedule

Multiple shifts available

Work Type

Full Time