Supervisor Nursing Ortho
Company: CHI Franciscan St. Michael Medical Center
Location: Silverdale
Posted on: September 15, 2021
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Job Description:
Overview
In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest
quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and
CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a
new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason
Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and
expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals
and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are
empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and
well-being of our communities.
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the
future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That
means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to
home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly
specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs
with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and
innovative treatments and technologies.
As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following
benefits:
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 shift 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 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 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
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 receives 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.
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.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Keywords: CHI Franciscan St. Michael Medical Center, Seattle , Supervisor Nursing Ortho, Other , Silverdale, Washington
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