Supervisor, Patient Care (Emergency Department) PM Shift

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a PM Shift Supervisor for the Emergency Department to lead patient care activities and supervise staff on the assigned shift. This role supports care management, nursing standards, and hospital policies while serving as a clinical resource for the unit.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Nursing, 2+ years in pediatric care, and current BLS/PALS credentials. The position emphasizes staff development, ethical practice, and collaboration with management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• 2+ years clinical experience with pediatric patients preferred.
• BLS and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional and non-professional staff on the assigned shift.
• Act as clinical resource to unit staff and nursing teams; coordinate patient placement with charge nurses and departments.
• Support staff development, participate in committees and educational activities.
• Ensure adherence to ethics, policies, and regulations; manage performance and hiring decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Shift supervision

Clinical nursing

Communication

Staff advocacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please follow this link for a closer look at what it's like to work at Children's Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

This is a PM Shift Supervisor position for the Emergency Department (ED.) Job Summary Promotes the patient care philosophy and objectives of the professional practice governance members by subscribing to and supporting CW standards of care through the coordination of patient care activities. Acts as an active member of the leadership team to support the care management model, CW scope and standards of pediatric clinical nursing practice, legal regulations, CW Code of Ethics and hospital policies. Works toward achieving ongoing development of leadership skills and participates in professional activities to stay current in relevant area of clinical practice. Facilitates the development and engagement of professional and technical personnel (registered nurses, respiratory therapists, graduate nurses, nurse interns, technicians, health unit secretaries, care partners) providing patient care.

Essential Functions Responsible for shift supervision of professional and non-professional personnel who provide direct patient care. Acts as an active member of the management team to support care management model, standards of nursing practice, legal regulations, and hospital policies. Acts as clinical resource to unit staff members and nurses on other units. Communicates significant clinical issues to nursing manager. Supervises patient care activities on assigned shift and assigns the care of patients to staff nurses, care partners, respiratory therapists. Assists in making patient placement decisions on unit and works with other charge nurses, physicians Patient Care Manager, Patient Care Manager on-call and the Admitting Department to problem solve regarding patient placement issues. Provides a complete report of patient status and unit activities to the on-coming charge nurse.

Participates in unit, hospital, medical or nursing committees. Supports staff educational activities on the unit. Works with educational services and manager regarding staff development needs on the unit. Assists and supports staff members in their pursuit of professional goals. Acts as a professional role model and staff advocate.

Responsible for understanding and adhering to the Children's Organizational Code of Ethics and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to Children's business. Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which includes coaching on performance, completes performance reviews and overall staff morale. Recommends hiring, terminations, compensation changes, promotions, corrective action decisions, and terminations.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Performs people management responsibilities for employees which may include but are not limited to: employee engagement, recruitment, performance management and development People Management Responsibility: Performs people management responsibilities for employees which may include but are not limited to: employee engagement, recruitment, performance management and development.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required Experience: 2+ years technical/clinical experience necessary in order to gain knowledge of professional nursing practice and procedures, and proficiency in the care of complex pediatric patients, as well as preferred experience in supervision in order to oversee unit staffing and activities of subordinate staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Analytical skills that is necessary to assess complex patient conditions effectively and to develop comprehensive plans of care. Synthesizes multiple sources of information to assist in the resolution of human responses to complex problems. Knowledge of medical theory and practice. Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with interdisciplinary health team members and consumers.

Licenses and Certifications: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross Required License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin Required PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross Required.

Patient Care Responsibility Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures. Required for All Jobs: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job. Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best.