Clinical Nurse Supervisor, Ambulatory

Employment Type : Full timeShift : 12 Hour Day ShiftDescription : The Clinical Nurse Supervisor, Ambulatory at the Loyola Center for Health at Oak Park North assists the departmental and clinic leadership in providing administrative and clinical leadership during clinic hours.

The Clinical Nurse Supervisor plans and manages team members and resources to provide the highest quality patient care with trained, professional, and competent team members in the most cost-effective manner.

The Supervisor oversees operational efficiency and utilization of labor resources of the assigned shift in collaboration with departmental leadership.

Job Responsibilities : Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient / family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal patient experience and outcomes.

Solicits feedback on customer needs by performing ongoing assessments and rounding and shares findings offering suggestions for improvement.

Customers include patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues.Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team through effective communication, mutual support and respect.

Collaborates and communicates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients / families.

Utilizes evidence-based ambulatory care nursing interventions during clinical visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communications according to state regulations, regulatory agency standards and organizational policies and procedures.

Communicates current evidence-based strategies, standards of care and protocols with peers.Participates in and contributes to system and clinic-based quality initiatives, research, development of care protocols and evidence-based activities that improve patient care and outcomes.

Works with teams to develop, implement and track results of quality improvement activities contributing to overall quality of care and regulatory requirements.

Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications, the use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care and in the performance of patient procedures.

Applies the teaching- learning process to meet the learning and self-management needs of patients and families.Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies to minimize risk during clinical visits, telephone encounters and electronic communications.

Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively to optimize patient outcomes.Recognizes patterns and problems in a specific patient population that require evaluation.

Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.

Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families throughout the care continuum.

Critically analyzes patient cases and effectively adapts the plan of care.Establishes regular communication patterns that facilitate the transition of care for patients and families across settings.

Understands departmental productivity measures and uses monitoring, data reports, technology and assessment tools to align staffing to clinical needsDemonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.

Participates in and / or leads daily safety and capacity huddlesRequirements : Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program required.

Current State of Illinois RN licensure required.A minimum of five years of experience as a Registered Nurse.BLS / CPR certification required.

Analytical ability.Communication skills required to lead and teach.Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.

Ability to work effectively as a team member.Ability to promote positive working relationships and team-building skills.Ability to check documents for errors, closely examine specimens, images, or reports is required.

Preferred Job Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• At least three years of experienceOur Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.

Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.

Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states.

Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes.

We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability / veteran