Job Description

Position Summary:
The RN Supervisor is responsible for supporting the Nurse Manager in the administrative duties of the clinical unit and providing leadership through collaboration with the healthcare team and maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. This position will participate in organizational and unit based quality improvement activities, and provide input on standards of care to maintain quality patient outcomes. Will also maintain the clinical competencies needed to provide direct patient care when the need arises.

Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors Nursing or Must obtain BSN by 1/1/2020 for current incumbents

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Registered Nurse (RN) Illinois and Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and National Nursing Certification within three (3) years of start date in position. Employees hired into this role prior to 1/1/2020 will be grandfathered and have four (4) years from start date in position. Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two (2) years Nursing

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrates clinical leadership, good communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Must demonstrate the ability to accept and institute change. Must be able to work independently as well as function as part of the healthcare team. Demonstrates competency with adult/neonate/procedure patient population.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates daily nursing and staffing activities of Inpatient unit.
• Ensures staff members are adequately trained and are competent to perform all required job tasks.
• Recommend various personnel actions including but not limited to hiring, disciplinary, performance appraisals, and promotions; make work assignments and review and edit work of subordinates.
• Resolves work related issues, or assists employees in solving work related issues, confers with manager to resolve more complex situations.
• Supports the Manager in collecting information for accreditation surveys and departmental audits. Actively assists the Manager with implementation of the recommended changes.
• Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.
• Develops, implements and participates in Quality Improvement initiatives and performs quality audits as directed/needed

• Maintain accurate quality data
• Drive initiatives to improve quality and care on CCU
• Work with UNLs to grow their leadership skills
• Write evaluations for staff and goals for future
• Meet with staff for leader rounding

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