RN Clinical Supervisor | Emergency Services | Day/PM Flex

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At Gundersen Health System's core, we are here to inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.

We are seeking a strong leader who can contribute to this mission by engaging, motivating, and driving a culture of service and patient satisfaction in our high-energy, patient-centered Emergency Department and Urgent Care.

Are you ready for an incredible adventure while making a difference in the lives of patients and delivering world-class LOVE + MEDICINE?

Apply today to join our Emergency Services Leadership team as a day / pm supervisor!

What You'll Do :

Our Level II ACS-verified Trauma Center provides care to over 65,000 patients annually with a wide variety of physical and emotional needs.

The department consists of 45 total patient exam rooms including ten Urgent Care rooms, five resuscitation / trauma / critical care rooms, and three dedicated Behavioral Health rooms.

As a working clinical supervisor, you will be expected to provide patient care and be responsible for overseeing roughly 40 direct reports composed of nurses, EMTs, and paramedics.

You will also be responsible for gap analysis and project-based work that positively impacts the department, patient care, satisfaction scores, and employee morale.

What's Available :

Fulltime, 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE)

Mon-Fri day / pm flex, variable hours

Occasional weekends and / or holidays per department need

Salary commensurate with experience

What You'll Need :

A minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire

Previous RN experience in Emergency Medicine / Urgent Care required

What You'll Get :

A work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated

A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA / FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member

Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution

Work / Life Balance : Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need

Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and our Career Development Center

Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States

You can be a nurse anywhere. But not everywhere practices LOVE + MEDICINE. Join our mission to change healthcare by applying today to join our highly skilled and dedicated Emergency Services team!

About Gundersen Health System :

• Gundersen Health System is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa;
• serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center;
• community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies;

and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.

Job Description :

Assist Clinical Manager in day-to-day operations of human resource functions, unit budget and work flow. Works with staff and manager to assure quality patient care.

STRATEGIC RELEVANCE SUMMARY

To advance its position as an innovator and leading health care system, Gundersen Health System (GHS) must continue to demonstrate superior outcomes, provide seamless delivery of care, and ensure competitive cost structures.

It must also stay at the cutting edge of emerging technologies and new delivery models that will transform healthcare. The System must anticipate and respond effectively to evolving market and environmental trends, (e.

g., shifts in payment models, value-based purchasing, transparency of outcomes and information technology) that will impact the delivery of health care services.

• The Supervisor is responsible for understanding the impact of these forces and trends. The Supervisor collaborates with others to achieve GHS' strategic mission and goals by being a guide at the side, managing daily operations of their AOR (area-of-responsibility) and are expected to : 1) demonstrate superior quality and safety through the eyes of patients and caregivers;
• 2) demonstrate superior service through the eyes of patients and colleagues; 3) attract, develop and retain a talented and engaged workforce;

4) demonstrate affordability of care; and 5) achieve programmatic growth. The Supervisor supports the transition of System strategy into staff commitment, action, and accomplishment in their AOR.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Supervisor is specifically responsible for :

1.0 Organizational Strategy and Implementation Understanding market trends and the impact on their AOR, contributing to AOR strategic and operational plans.

2.0 Fiscal Management Effectively using established processes to ensure accountability for effective operations and resource management.

3.0 Human Resource Management Effectively using established processes to : select, align, engage, develop, manage, and retain a team of highly skilled staff.

4.0 Excellence in Service and Clinical Quality Achieving seamless delivery of quality patient care and safety, excellence in patient experience and customer service.

5.0 Organizational Leadership Providing leadership and accomplishing objectives by supporting the integration of processes and initiatives while modeling collaboration.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Organizational Strategy and Implementation

1.1 Collaborates with Team leadership to understand external market financial, economic, and industry data, identifying market opportunities as it applies to daily departmental operations.

1.2. Collaborates with management to ensure that resources are prioritized and in place (i.e., staff, equipment, supplies, technology, and processes, etc.

and properly utilized to achieve AOR objectives through the most effective and efficient operations.

1.3 In conjunction with AOR leadership, makes recommendations for the improvement of AOR key processes, leading to elimination of variability in cost and quality.

Fiscal Management

2.1 Manages AOR to meet fiscal targets, ensuring the daily operations of delivering cost-effective, quality services.

2.2 Evaluates AOR for potential cost-effective change and makes recommendations for the implementation of approved changes.

2.3 Ensures staff compliance with financial decisions.

Human Resources Management

3.1 Communicates vision and leadership to staff in a collaborative environment that offers job satisfaction, performance recognition, and stimulates innovative thinking to accomplish objectives.

3.2 Ensures that AOR staff understand their roles in accomplishing GHS, Team / Division, and AOR strategic objectives. Establishes expectations for high level of performance and holds individuals accountable for achieving them.

3.3 In collaboration with other AOR leadership and the Human Resources Department, uses organizational systems / processes to recruit, retain, and develop a high-performance team that meets patient, regulatory, and fiscal requirements for their AOR.

3.4 In conjunction with Team / Division leadership, ensures staff productivity by maximizing staffing efficiency and workflow patterns as well as monitoring and controlling turnover.

3.5 Implements and actively supports the integration of change and conflict management while working side by side with management.

3.6 Creates a climate that ensures respect, teamwork, open communication, and professional recognition among a diverse workforce.

Excellence in Service and Clinical Quality

4.1 Ensures the implementation of service, quality and safety standards consistent with System policy for patient experience and internal and external customers in collaboration with AOR leadership.

4.2 Identifies and communicates trends across services in customer satisfaction and patient experience, clinical quality outcomes and patient safety to AOR leadership.

4.3 Models and ensures that AOR staff effectively uphold a customer service orientation to meet legitimate needs of patients and internal and external customers.

4.4 Ensures that confidentiality of patient, staff, and appropriate management data is maintained, and delivers immediate and certain consequences when confidentiality is compromised.

Organizational Leadership

5.1 Promotes the organization to all constituencies by interpreting and communicating GHS' mission and values, acting as a loyal, supportive, and informed spokesperson for AOR, Team / Division and the System.

5.2 Collaborates with other internal professionals to identify, reduce, and eliminate barriers within the system which may negatively impact cost and quality of services.

5.4 Takes responsibility for providing a positive learning environment for students, interns, and residents working within their AOR, collaborating with academic programs, while ensuring patient safety.

5.5 Takes responsibility for identifying areas for self-development and actively seeks opportunities and resources to meet developmental objectives.

KEY INTERFACES

The Supervisor interacts primarily with the following external interfaces :

• Patients
• Families

The Supervisor interacts secondarily with the following external interfaces :

• Vendors / Suppliers* scope dependent
• Educational and Regulatory Organizations
• Non-GHS clinicians, hospitals, and facilities

The Supervisor interacts primarily with the following internal interfaces :

• AOR staff
• Other AOR supervisors, managers and directors
• Clinicians

The Supervisor interacts secondarily with the following internal interfaces :

• Other Functional Managers and Supervisors
• Other System Staff

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY & RESPONSIBILITY

The Supervisor has the authority to carry out the AOR vision, objectives, and strategies consistent with the System's mission, vision and goals.

This person assists the leadership team in determining which resources are needed and recommends the acquisition of additional resources where indicated.

The Supervisor has the responsibility to advocate change in AOR processes and systems to ensure optimal, cost effective health care delivery.

This individual facilitates the resolution of clinical, staff, and policy issues. The Supervisor oversees the adherence to policy, as well as makes recommendations for changes to AOR staff and leadership.

The Supervisor coaches, monitors, and documents staff performance, makes recommendations for compensation strategy and promotion for their AOR.

The Supervisor represents Gundersen Health System and their AOR within the System and in the external community.

Education and Learning :

REQUIRED

Associate degree in Nursing

Work Experience : REQUIRED

REQUIRED

3-4 years of previous experience as an RN in the area of specialty practice.

License and Certifications :

REQUIRED

Registered Nurse (RN) licensed minimally in the state of practice, some positions may require additional state RN licenses.

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs;

American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Age Specific Population Served :

Pediatric (1 - 12 years)

Adolescent (13 - 17 years)

Adult (18 - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category :

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and / or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions :

Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements / Demands Of The Position :

Sitting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Walking / Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Stooping / Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Squatting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Kneeling / Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Shoulder Level Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Balance - Right Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Balance - Left Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Lifting - Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Carrying - Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Push / Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.

org or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer