Wound Care RN Supervisor - Neenah

Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and unit-specific competencies to assess the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and develops a plan of care in a collaborative practice with the inter-professional team.

Monitors compliance with standards of care by observation, verbal reports, audits, and written documentation, with feedback loops to department leaders, providers, and team members.

Demonstrates emotional intelligence and confidence and maintains composure during conflict. Serves with integrity and sets a positive example at all times.

Provides input and supports the department leaders in interviewing and hiring, appraisal performance, mentoring, motivating, coaching, and retention of team members.

Acts strategically, understands and can manage change, and assists team members through transitions. Advocates for stakeholders to meet strategic goals, and assists team members in understanding how their day to-day jobs contribute to organizational strategy.

Provides feedback to peers in a constructive manner, keeps information confidential, and develops and maintains lateral, cross-boundary relationships.

Plans for the total care needs of the patient in collaboration with the inter-professional team to provide the highest quality of care and clinical outcomes.

Demonstrates clinical expertise in the clinical specialty of assigned responsibility with the ability to perform all functions of the professional clinical nurse that are age appropriate and culturally specific.

Provides consultation and maintains positive relationships with physicians and other inter-professional team members, collaborating to problem solve and improve patient care.

Collaborates on department / clinic schedules, monitors staffing levels, and provides input to the budget preparation / monitoring and the identification of workload variability to predict and plan for appropriate staffing to enhance productivity / efficiency and maintain quality care.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or commitment to obtain BSN within five years for current ThedaCare RNs

Current Wisconsin RN license

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

Three years of clinical experience

Two years of experience leading projects, a council / committee, and / or clinical improvement work.

Additional Endoscopy requirements :

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Additional OR and PACU requirements :

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance

Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments

Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock

Occasional high noise level in work environment

Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents

Standing and / or walking for extended periods of time

Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and / or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed

Occasional contact with aggressive and combative patients.

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Scheduled FTE : Location :

Location :

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt :