Supervisor Nursing RN- Neuro Trauma

MyMichigan Health; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

MyMichigan Health is seeking a Clinical Supervisor RN in Saginaw, MI. This role involves supporting nursing leadership and acting as a clinical resource for staff. Responsibilities include assessing staff competency, promoting best practices in patient care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient experiences.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Nursing, RN license, and preferably experience in nursing leadership. This position also offers opportunities for further learning and professional development.

Qualifications

• RN: Registered Nurse credential required.
• BLS: Basic Life Support certification within one month of hire.
• 3 years experience in a medical center.
• 1 year of nursing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Assesses staff competency and promotes teamwork.
• Participates in direct patient care as appropriate.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers for optimal care delivery.
• Serves as a clinical resource for education.
• Maintains open communication with nurse manager and team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical knowledge

Leadership abilities

Microsoft Windows competency

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary

Under general direction of nursing leadership, the Clinical Supervisor RN position is responsible for serving as a clinical resource and unit expert for staff. This position links nursing leadership with nursing care through the application of organizational and nursing service policies, procedures, and care delivery model.

The Clinical Supervisor RN uses the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements to guide leadership and practice.

The Clinical Supervisor RN attains knowledge and competence reflective of current nursing practice; promotes innovation and futuristic thinking by incorporating evidence-based practice and research findings.

Responsibilities

• (40%) Assesses competency of staff, and functions as a liaison to facilitate staff completing and maintaining their unit competencies. Acts as a resource and role model for clinical practice, develops and maintains excellent collaborative relationships and channels of communication with members of the nursing care teams, including essential service leadership. Helps in development and delivery of process improvement strategies, and assist in promotion of teamwork and care delivery in times of need. Focuses on developing and enhancing clinical knowledge, technical skills, clinical decision‑making and professional practice standards for nursing staff. Completes annual performance reviews for infusion center clinical staff.
• (20%) Complete focused rounding on all patients receiving care in the infusion center. Participates in direct patient care when appropriate, ensuring that best practices are in place, and standards of care are being followed. Promotes multidisciplinary rounding.
• (20%) Collaborates effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to assist in the best care delivery, efficiency and planning of patients. Makes recommendation as appropriate for progression of total plan of care to achieve desired outcome in a timely and cost‑effective manner. Continuously promotes the most excellent patient experience possible and when appropriate works with Director, Manager, and nursing staff to correct deficiencies.
• (10%) Serves as a clinical resource person for staff, patients, and families. Identifies and assists in providing patient and family education. Participates in Unit Practice Council, assisting with unit cohesiveness, teamwork, and positive morale. Routinely audits nursing care clinical documentation and care delivery for regulatory compliance as well as ensuring adherence to quality and safety related initiatives. Promotes at all times the MyMichigan Health Culture of Safety and is committed to a Zero Harm environment.
• (10%) Provides up‑to‑date patient status report to manager/shift administrator as needed. Creates and maintains open line of communication to nurse manager and shift administrator. Fosters a dyad relationship with manager and communication demonstrates a symbiotic relationship. Demonstrates ability to accept and delegate responsibility, make sound judgments and accurately assess when to refer issues to the Nurse Manager.
• Other duties and responsibilities: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with current best practices in the area of specialty care for the designated unit; completes all mandatory staff training; maintains process improvement programs; assists in development of standards of care; initiates and participates in nursing standards, policies, and procedures; assists in instruction and supervision of nursing care given by staff; provides manager with input for job performance reviews; sets realistic short‑ and long‑range performance goals and evaluates progress; takes responsibility for continued professional development and advancement of clinical practice; ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, regulations, standards and laws such as Joint Commission, CMS, and MDPH; all other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential: RN: Registered Nurse

Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support (must be obtained within one month of hire or transfer)

Required Education

Education: Associate; Associate's degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Other Information

• Experience, training and skills: Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures normally acquired through three years experience working in a medical center or similar setting; knowledge of nursing leadership normally acquired through one year in a medical center with involvement in supervision, charge nurse, project implementation, professional development program, shared governance leadership role, or equivalent.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels; must demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
• Willingness to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Typical Working Conditions

Exposure to stressful situations, trauma, grief and death; must wear personal protective equipment that includes latex or appropriate substitutes; able to move freely within the facility; vision and hearing necessary; required to sit, stand and walk for long periods; may need frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching; exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials; follows MyMichigan Health blood‑borne pathogen and TB testing requirements; ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, maintain regular attendance and stay awake.

Must handle repetitive movements and physically lift or carry up to 50 lbs. on occasion; performs frequent lifting of 20 lbs.; physical demand level: medium.

Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)

Education: Associate; Associate's degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Education Specialization: NRG.

Other Comments

Credential: RN: Registered Nurse

Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support (must be obtained within one month of hire or transfer)