Clinical Supervisor (RN) Nursing/Per Diem

Clinical Supervisor

Job Description:

• Accountable for ongoing shift leadership and operations of a clinical department
• Ensures nursing care safety and quality
• Supports patient and family services through interdisciplinary team participation
• Supervises nursing department associates and provides patient care when needed
• Coaches and guides employees, demonstrating professionalism and excellence

Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred. National specialty certification preferred.
• Certification/Licenses: Current RN license in the State of New Mexico. Current BLS Certification. Current ACLS Certification or obtain within 6 months. Current PALS/NRP if applicable to area. Current TNCC if applicable to area or obtain within 6 months. Current CPI or equivalent must be obtained within six months for Behavioral Health and Emergency Department. BLS, ACLS, and PALS must be issued through the American Heart Association.
• Skills: Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.
• Experience: 3 years relevant experience preferred but not required.

Supervision and Environment:

• Responsible to: Nursing Leadership
• Environment: Works irregular hours with multiple simultaneous activities of patient care. Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Exposure to varying unpredictable situations.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to handle emergency situations, prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics. Occasionally positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.