Supervisor Nursing PCU
Company: St Michael Medical Center
Location: Silverdale
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has exciting and
rewarding careers with competitive salaries and benefits. We are a
family of hospitals health care services and medical providers
delivering compassionate care to people throughout South Puget
Sound. We are part of Catholic Health Initiatives one of the
largest not-for-profit health care systems in the country. As a
part of our organization, we currently offer the following
additional benefits: Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training
to grow within the company Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision
Insurance Flexible health spending accounts (FSA) Matching 401(k)
and 457(b) Retirement Programs Tuition Assistance for career growth
and development CareWork premium account for additional support
with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Voluntary
Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft
Adoption Assistance Wellness Program Commute Trip Reduction Program
- Earn cash back for participation Responsibilities JOB SUMMARY
This job is responsible for daily operations and oversight of
nursing practice and patient care delivery within an assigned area,
including supervision for clinical staff, as delegated and in
collaboration with the Clinical Manager/Director of the
department/unit. Responsible for organizing, planning, and
directing clinical and management activities in accordance with
hospital policies and procedures. Collaborates with appropriate
personnel to ensure standards of care and standards of practice of
specific patient populations are current and incorporated into
staff practice. Assists management in maintaining continuity and
quality of patient care. Contributes to organizational operations
and supports the mission by fostering interdepartmental
communication/collaboration. Provides effective mentoring and
acclimation of staff. Assists with administrative duties, education
activities and quality initiatives. Essential Duties: Operations:
Assists in managing and evaluating the clinical operations,
programs and resources of the assigned clinical area/facility to
assure the safe and appropriate delivery of diagnostic and/or
therapeutic patient care. Ensures that all activities within
assigned shifts are conducted in a timely and cost-effective manner
and in compliance with organizational values, professional
standards, internal policies and applicable regulatory
requirements. Participates in the development of, and implements
new clinical systems/programs to enhance existing services and
raise the standard of care for the patient population served.
Ensures that work unit activities, productivity, and/or quality
indicators are documented in accordance with FHS guidelines.
Collaborates with other departments to address and resolve
problems, share information and enhance overall
effectiveness/productivity. Communicates significant information to
the department Manager/Director and others in a timely and
appropriate manner. Staff Management and Development: Plans,
manages and evaluates the work of clinical and administrative staff
in accordance with the content, spirit and intent of applicable
internal/external regulations and standards for human resource
management. Ensures that employees are qualified and properly
trained to perform assigned job duties. Holds regular staff
meetings and keeps employees apprised of all matters relevant to
successful job performance. Makes employment decisions, provides
input for establishing performance standards and evaluates employee
performance. Educates, guides, counsels and develops staff and
addresses performance management concerns and technical issues
elevated by subordinates as beyond their scope of authority.
Regulatory Compliance: Assesses, on a continuous basis, services,
patient outcomes, quality control, family/patient satisfaction,
staffing needs and operational effectiveness to ensure optimal care
delivery. Keeps abreast of and assesses impact of changing
regulatory requirements/regulation, clinical/professional
standards, changing customer demographics and competitive industry
practices impacting assigned functions, as well as organizational
initiatives/changes with potential to impact current strategies,
programs and resources. Determines nature/scope of impact on
existing activities and determines effective response/solution
while maintaining acceptable service levels and work quality.
Ensures that internal controls are sufficient to provide for
accurate, complete and compliant programs and processes. Identifies
needs for changes in standards, programs and services, and develops
recommendations for consideration by the Manager/Director.
Performance/Quality Improvement: Works with the management team to
ensure the application of consistent operational and clinical
practices. Assesses the strengths/weaknesses of the assigned shift
clinical area/facility to identify opportunities and provide
recommendations to the Manager/Director for new quality/performance
improvement initiatives. Implements new processes and ensures that
performance improvement activities are conducted in a timely and
effective manner. Ensures staff receive the necessary on-site
training and consultation to enhance their understanding of
quality/performance improvement initiatives. Budget: Identifies
adequate staffing levels for appropriate coverage to meet budgetary
and operational objectives. Monitors work schedules and staffing
levels to meet budgetary requirements and control overtime and/or
premium pay. Informs Manager/Director of all issues with potential
for budgetary impact. Short- and Long-Term Planning: Participates,
as a key member of the management team for the assigned clinical
function, in the development of strategies, initiatives and
programs addressing matters such as: provision of new services,
standardization of procedures across the organization, maximizing
resources, improving cost-effectiveness of clinical services
provided, enhancing patient outcomes/satisfaction and other issues
of similar complexity and consequence. Qualifications
Education/Work Experience Requirements Must be a graduate of an
accredited School of Nursing. BSN or Bachelors--- Degree in a
related field is preferred. Two years--- experience and clinical
knowledge in the same or similar clinical specialty. One year
Charge nurse or equivalent experience required. Certification in
clinical specialty preferred. Licensure/Certification Current
licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Washington State Board of
Nursing. Certification in specialty area preferred Current
healthcare provider BLS certification.
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