Unit Shift Supervisor (Ambulatory) - Outpatient Infusion

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health in Salinas, California seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead the Outpatient Infusion department on a day shift, planning and evaluating operations, promoting patient flow and high standards of care.

You will coach staff, ensure adherence to policies, and foster teamwork across disciplines while aligning with hospital goals and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required or in progress with commitment to obtain within four years from hire or transfer date.
• Master of Science in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to the staff in assigned clinical area(s).
• Facilitates Patient Flow initiatives to ensure admissions, discharges and transfers are managed efficiently and safely.
• Maintains professional behavior and promotes a positive working environment for staff.
• Promotes adherence to hospital policies and procedures and supports staff development.
• Develops collaborative relationships across disciplines to support decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Patient flow

Education

BSN in progress

MSN preferred

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: Outpatient Infusion

The Shift Supervisor has responsibility for leading, planning, organizing and evaluating the timely, effective and efficient delivery of the department’s operations on a shift by shift basis. Through the incorporation of the Hospital’s goals and objectives and nurse professional practice, this position is responsible for ensuring that the department performs to the highest possible standard within the resources made available, thus ensuring the delivery of quality care and service to patients, staff and visitors. The Shift Supervisor is accountable to the Clinical Director. The Shift Supervisor acts as a role model, has accountability for the patient flow initiatives, fosters teamwork within and between areas of responsibility and ensures the consistent application of the Hospital’s policies and procedure. The Shift Supervisor is also responsible for promoting specialized knowledge and skills through the support of staff education and professional development.

Primary Duties

• Provides leadership and direction to the staff in assigned clinical area(s).
• Facilitates Patient Flow initiatives to ensure processes leading to Admissions, Discharges and Transfers are managed efficiently and safely.
• Maintains the standard for appropriate professional behavior and provides and promotes a positive working environment for clinical staff to promote strong employee morale, motivation and productivity.
• Incorporates operational information, systems and procedures to promote the highest possible standard of patient care and customer service utilizing available resources.
• Maintains and reviews all aspects of corporate compliance as it relates to the assigned clinical area(s).
• Assist in maintaining a high level of satisfaction for patient, family and/or visitor experiences.
• Including appropriate notification to Administrative Supervisors and/or Director/Clinical manager.
• Develops a strong, collaborative relationship with clinical staff, physicians, peers, and other key individuals across the Hospital, and fosters a multi-disciplinary teamwork approach to decision-making and problem resolution.
• Facilitates processes and strategies outlined by the Patient Experience Team to enhance the patients perception of care to promote healing.
• Models good leadership from the top: exemplify behavior that reflects the patient experience vision and values: kind, compassionate, caring, empathic, respectful, informative, efficient and professional.
• Responsible for performance management of staff, including coaching and progressive discipline.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or in progress with commitment to obtain within four (4) years from hire or transfer date.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Licensure:

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association required.
• Maintains department required licenses/certifications.
• *See unit specific grid for additional department requirements.

Certifications:

• Maintains a minimum of one ANCC Magnet Recognition Program-eligible certification.
• Effective 1/1/2026, incumbent has one year to obtain certification.
• New hire/transfers have one (1) year from date of hire or transfer to obtain certification.

Experience/Knowledge:

• Minimum of two years of effective clinical experience in an acute care hospital.
• Substantial knowledge of:
• Current nursing principles, theories and practices.
• Laws, regulations and hospital guidelines pertaining to professional nursing care of patients.
• Principles of CQI and ability to apply these principles including PDSA to improve unit work.
• Ability to promote effective collaboration and teamwork among individuals of multiple disciplines and across organizational boundaries.

Specific Duties:

Serves as a resource and role model to staff regarding current nursing theory and trends.

Interpersonal Skills:

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to diverse groups and individuals Work effectively with administration, employees and medical staff Identify and analyze complex departmental (and patient care) issues Make independent decisions and provide counsel and advice to Administration, Director, employees and medical staff Exercise good judgment and tact in providing leadership, guidance and assistance.

Pay Range:

The hourly rate for this position is $79.87 - $99.84. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications:

• Union: Non-Affiliated
• Work Shift: Day Shift
• FTE: 0.0
• Scheduled Hours: 0

Salinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve your health and well-being. In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel. Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.