Clinical Supervisor - ED

Position Summary

A clinical competent registered professional nurse who delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.

Supervises, delegates and coordinates the patient care provided throughout the health system. Effectively interacts with the patient, significant others, and health care team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing.

Meets all standards and requirements of LMHS universal job description. Works directly under the supervision of the Emergency Department Nursing Director.

Responsibilities

• Communicates unusual events to Manager / Director
• Compiles and distributes ED supervisor report per shift
• Manages assignments daily throughput issues
• Oversees department census and works to ensure patient and staff safety as well as staff compliance with current department issues / focus.
• Communicates with preceptorsand preceptee regarding performance
• Performs oral and written disciplinary action with affirmation of Manager / Director
• Staffing and assignments in coordination with Manager / Director, PCC, bed scheduler
• Ensure walking rounds
• Handle concurrent patient complaints, concerns and issues and documents appropriately
• Direct report to Manager / Director of ED any POCT, RN and unit clerk performance issues
• In charge of QA items : crash cart, temp logs, white glove, point of care testing logs and controls, and other QA issues
• In charge of death and required documentation and paperwork
• In charge of all emergency code : green, orange, etc.
• Assists with 30-60-90 day competencies and annual evaluations
• Completes telephone and radio squad report
• Assists with managing work orders
• Performs appropriate duties related to the Decontamination shower.
• Able to locate all LMHS / ED specific policies, procedures, and ISO business processes via the Intranet.
• Performs appropriate duties related to all LMHS Emergency Codes.
• Location of Unit Supplies
• Accurately obtain / record patient specific data.
• Ensures one-to-one monitoring on all restrained, suicidal, combative and other high-risk patients when requested by RN or physician.

Requirements

• Active RN License
• Read, write, and follow verbal or written instructions.
• BLS Certification (Mandatory)
• ACLS Certification (Mandatory within 12 months)
• PALS Certification (Mandatory within 12 months)
• NRP Certification (Optional)
• Obtain / maintain 12 lead ECG testing proficiency, especially within 5 minutes for chest pain patients
• Obtain / maintain phlebotomy skill.
• Obtain / maintain glucometer skills
• Completes WebEds prior to deadline
• Takes initiative to promote teamwork and a positive work environment
• Promotes a culture of safety and proactive with implementing initiatives
• Acts as a mentor and resource for new employees
• Demonstrates leadership behaviors and initiatives
• Obtain / maintain IBEX competency
30+ days ago