Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Auditing, Basic Life Support (BLS), Best Practices, Billing, Charge Capture, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Emergency Nursing, Epic Systems, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Intensive Care, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medical Products, Medical Record System, Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU), Medical Treatment, Mentoring, National League for Nursing (NLN), Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Onboarding, Operations, Operations Management, Order Supplies, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Plan Meetings, Procedure Implementation, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Resolve Customer Issues, Service Delivery, Staff Training, Statistics, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Telemetry
Bargaining Unit: Non Represented - Supervisor
Rate of Pay: $141,939 annually + DOE
Summary
Under the general direction of the Manager, MedSurg/ ICU, supervises the daily clinical and operational activities of the Medical-Surgical and ICU departments, including oversight of unit staff and the coordination of patient care from admission through discharge. Ensures that care and services are delivered appropriately, that patient care is coordinated and managed, and that optimal outcomes consistent with patient satisfaction goals are achieved. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with patients, families, and referral sources. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for unit staff and assists the Manager with staffing, training, and regulatory compliance functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Staff Supervision and Leadership
Clinical and Daily Operations
Administrative and Quality
Assist the Manager with audits, statistics, policies and procedures as needed, and monitors and maintains department records and documentation.
- Actively supports and participates in the organization-wide Quality Performance Improvement Plan and department quality improvement programs.
- Strives to attain and maintain regional "best practice" recognition.
- Attends ICU/MedSurg meetings as an alternate for the Manager and assists in coordinating staff meetings and skills days.
- Actively applies communication principles.
- Completes special projects as requested.
Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
Complies with System policies and procedures.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; administering scheduling systems; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; enforcing policies and procedures
Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree Graduation from a National League of Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or equivalent accredited school of nursing. and 1-2 years relevant experience
Required Licenses/Certifications
California Registered Nurse (RN)
Nevada Registered Nurse (RN)
BLS/ACLS: Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS). Entry or Prep Curriculum (depending on their previous BLS and ACLS certification).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Employees that have never been certified must take a live initial AHA certification class. Employees with recently expired certifications will be enrolled in Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI). Certification must be completed within specified time frame.
Other Experience/Qualifications
Required
- Five years ICU and/or Medical-Surgical/ Telemetry experience
- Ability to communicate well with others
- Prior experience as a Charge Nurse / Team Lead
- Demonstrates competence in general nursing skills
Preferred