Clinical Nurse Supervisor - NICU

St. Francis Medical Center; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, CA is seeking a Clinical Supervisor to support administrative responsibilities within the nursing department.

The senior charge role will work closely with the unit Director or Manager and may assume unit administration in their absence. You will supervise staff, participate in orientation and training, and maintain compliance with regulations while ensuring efficient department operations and ongoing quality of care.

Qualifications

• Current and valid California Registered Nurse license.
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support certificate (BLS) upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of three year of Charge Nurse or equivalent experience preferred.
• Based on areas the following may be required: ACLS, PALS, NRP, CCRN upon hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Supports administrative responsibility for the department service functions and collaborates with the unit Director and/or Manager.
• In the absence of the unit Director/Manager, may assume administrative scope of the unit.
• Develops and implements departmental plans including performance improvement activities and regulatory compliance.
• Prepares and oversees orientation and training of personnel.
• Communicates with staff, physicians, and administration in written and verbal form.
• Oversees quality of staff and functions during shifts and ensures efficient department operation.
• Perform direct patient care within the scope of practice as needed and assess care to direct changes in the plan of care.

Education

California Registered Nurse license

BSN preferred

BLS (Basic Life Support)

ACLS

PALS

NRP

CCRN

Job description

The Clinical Supervisor supports administrative responsibility for the department service functions and works collaboratively with the unit Director and/or Manager. In the absence of the unit Director and/or Manager, the Clinical Supervisor may assume the administrative scope of the unit assigned. Develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current federal and/or state regulations. The Clinical Supervisor prepares, conducts and/or oversees department(s) orientation and training of personnel. Communicates with staff, physicians, and administration both written and verbally. The Clinical Supervisor is responsibility and accountable for the quality of staff and functions during their shift. Assists the Department Director in the daily operations of the unit, directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel, ensuring the proper use of time, equipment and staff. Ensure the efficient functions of the department. Performs direct patient care, only as needed, within the scope of practice. Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes in the plan of care.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and valid California Registered Nurse license
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support certificate (BLS) upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of three year of Charge Nurse or equivalent experience preferred.
• Based on areas the following may be required:
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire and maintain current
  • Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) upon hire and maintain current
  • Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) upon hire and maintain current
  • Current Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate upon hire and maintain current