RN Patient Care Supervisor 7174

Ridgeview Medical Center; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota seeks an experienced nurse leader to support the Patient Care Manager in delivering safe, effective nursing care. The role supervises a unit, coordinates staffing, mentors staff, and drives ongoing education to maintain clinical excellence.

Requirements include a nursing degree and active Minnesota licensure. The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration with preceptors, and ongoing quality improvement within the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or actively completing in 3 years.
• Current professional nurse licensure in Minnesota or eligible for Minnesota licensure.

Responsibilities

• Performs RN functions.
• Assist the Patient Care Manager with staff resources including recruiting, selecting, hiring and orienting qualified individuals; coordinate unit-based orientation with preceptors.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring and support to staff; assist with Nurse Residency program for new graduates.
• Manage and coordinate daily activities and staff assignments to ensure efficient operations.
• Support Charge RN and staff to provide coverage based on unit census, patient acuity and staffing plan.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and take corrective action as needed.
• Maintain clinical knowledge of patient population.
• Ensure optimal outcomes through staff competency, orientation and education programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Communication

Critical thinking

Autonomy

Teamwork

Staff coaching

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for assisting the Patient Care Manager with department operations for the delivery of safe, effective and efficient nursing care in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Care and Practice as defined by Ridgeview Medical Center, the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice. Participates in planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating patient care activities, staff education, and management activities as delegated by the Patient Care Manager. Functions as a supervisor in the clinical setting, as a resource, educational support, communication liaison, and role model of Professional Nursing Practice.

Job Functions

1. Performs RN functions.
2. Assists the Patient Care Manager with staff resources including the recruiting, selecting, hiring, and orienting qualified individuals. Collaborates with preceptors to coordinate unit-based orientation and preceptor programs and assists in development of unit preceptors.
3. Provides ongoing coaching, mentoring and support to staff. Assist with supporting new graduate Registered Nurses in the Nurse Residency program.
4. Manages and coordinates the daily activities and staff assignments of the unit to ensure efficient and effective operations.
5. Supports Charge Registered Nurse and staff to provide staff coverage based on unit census, patient acuity, unit activity and unit staffing plan.
6. Conducts annual performance evaluations and necessary corrective action for assigned staff.
7. Maintains clinical knowledge of patient population.
8. Assures optimal clinical outcomes through staff competency, orientation, and education programs.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or actively completing in 3 years

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Demonstrated critical thinking and decision making
• Demonstrated clinical expertise
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Demonstrated skills in management and supervision

License/Certifications

• Current professional nurse licensure in Minnesota or if licensed in another state, a permit from the Minnesota Board of Nursing while the license application is in process
• BLS Certification and other certification (s) as required by the unit/department

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of acute care RN experience
• At least 1 year Leadership Experience

Cognitive and Mental Demands

Time Awareness - Continuous
Writing - Continuous
Initiation of Work - Continuous
Memory - Continuous
Receptiveness to Change - Frequent
Reasoning - Continuous
Required Sequences in Work - Occasional
Problem Solving - Continuous
Attentiveness Duration - Continuous
Social Interactions - Continuous
Mathematical Aptitude - Frequent
Conflict Management - Frequent
Reading - Continuous
Detail Oriented - Continuous

Link to Physical Demands