Ambulatory Clinical Supervisor - Primary Care

Trinity Health; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Michigan is seeking an Ambulatory Nurse Supervisor to oversee operations of an ambulatory care department, supervise staff, and partner with the Practice Leader to maintain high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes staff development, scheduling, budgeting awareness, and collaboration with medical staff and sales representatives, with a commitment to diversity and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• BSN required; RN license in Michigan preferred.
• MSN preferred; certification in specialty may be considered.
• Minimum three years of nursing experience in similar populations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of an ambulatory practice.
• Supervise clinical and support staff, and participate in performance reviews.
• Collaborate with Practice Leader on staffing, scheduling, and budgets.
• Promote patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with medical staff and sales representatives as needed.
• Support professional development and mentoring.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication skills

Clinical supervision

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Position Summary

Oversee operations of an ambulatory care department; supervises employees directly and is responsible for solving most of the problems arising for assigned clinical team. Supervises and evaluates of clinical care team in collaboration with Practice Leader, including but not limited to staff development, daily staff assignment of patient care, ensuring adequate equipment and supplies inventory control, quality assessment and improvement, customer service strategies, assistance with performance evaluations, implementing Mercy Health operational plans, and intra- and inter-departmental communication as well as liaison with medical staff and sales representatives. Follows and supports Mercy Health professional nursing standards of care and Professional Practice Model and Shared Governance Structure and Processes. Direct reports include Registered Nurses and clinical support staff in assigned practice.

What the Ambulatory Nurse Supervisor will need

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN). Preferred : Masters in Nursing.

• Licensed Registered Nurse in state of Michigan Preferred : Certified in Specialty; as per specialty

• Minimum : Three years nursing experience for similar patient populations. Progressive experience in health care including involvement in direct patient care, educating staff, supervising personnel and problem solving of unit or organizational issues. Preferred : Demonstrated ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and deal with stresses associated with a patient care environment such as emergencies, time pressures, varying patient emotions/attitudes/conditions.

What the Ambulatory Nurse Supervisor will do

• Communicates and collaborates with staff, practice leaders, operations directors, medical staff, and other personnel regarding clinical operations, patient flow and staff development opportunities.

• Manages day-to-day operations of a single ambulatory practice. Resolves problems within area of specialty.

• Supervises staff from an operations and clinical perspective. Collaborates with Practice Leader and Operations Director to facilitate hiring and performance management responsibilities. Supports the completion of performance reviews and mentoring of all staff assigned to team.

• Facilitates scheduling, staffing and daily adjustments in collaboration with the Practice Leader based on patient needs, understanding budgetary parameters and resources available.

• Facilitates patient flow which includes but is not limited to identifying problems, suggested needed changes, working with Practice Leader, etc.

• Assists Practice Leader and Operations Director, other clinical leaders, in matching human resources, clinical skills and patient needs with plan of care.

• Identifies gaps in knowledge and works with PDS for professional development support and mentoring staff within the assigned practice. Serves as a clinical expert in assigned area.

• Identifies and support practice process reviews to improve patient safety, operational effectiveness and efficiency

• Provides input into clinical and operating procedures/protocols for service area in collaboration with Practice Leader and Operations Director.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran