The Clinical Unit Supervisor is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to the Nurse Manager of Critical Care Nursing, the Clinical Unit Supervisor has 12 hour accountability for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high quality, individualized patient/family centered care based on the Watson Model of Care, including the identification and demo... more details
Date Posted:
6/20/2024
Job Code:
Chrg RN2
Location:
MLK Community Hospital & Foundation
Address:
1680 E. 120th St.
City:
Los Angeles
State:
CA
Country:
United States of America
Category:
Nursing - RN
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Salary Range (Depending on Experience):
$50.24 - $80.70
If you are interested please apply online and send your resume to MarisMartinez@mlkch.org
POSITION SUMMARY
The Clinical Unit Supervisor is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to the Nurse Manager of Critical Care Nursing, the Clinical Unit Supervisor has 12 hour accountability for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high quality, individualized patient/family centered care based on the Watson Model of Care, including the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness. The Clinical Unit Supervisor will promote the maximum growth and development of the employees and assure patient advocacy under the direction of the Nurse Manager and Director of Critical Care and Emergency Department Nursing. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships while acting as the primary liaison to Medical Staff and other personnel.
Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration with Care Management when facilitating the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
Anticipates staffing needs and moves proactively to respond to them.
Assumes shift accountability by setting measurable goals and objectives so that sensitive, caring, optimum quality, and cost effective care is delivered in an environment of compassion, and respect through effective and efficient teamwork and rounding.
Assigns patient beds based upon patient condition, physician orders, unit capacity, and available staffing.
Determines appropriate assignments of unit personnel on each shift, by considering each employee's skills, abilities, competencies, experiences and expertise, given such factors as staffing ratio, patient census, acuity level, complexity of treatment and language needs.
Assigns break times for each employee and relieves each licensed personnel for breaks in compliance with Title 22 regulations.
Delivers direct patient care at times in response to the needs of the unit in accordance with the duties and responsibilities of a staff Registered Nurse.
Maintains a safe and clean environment that complies with regulatory standards including Patient Safety Goals.
Maintains a positive work environment, acts as a good role model for the staff and promotes service excellence that will maintain/improve customer satisfaction.
Assists in the interview process of applicants for unit positions and makes recommendations to the Nurse Manager. Ensure that all new hires have competency and orientation packet completed within 90 days from start date.
Contributes to the counseling process as directed by the Nurse Manager.
Assist with the performance evaluation of employees and make recommendations as needed.
Assists Nurse Manager in reviewing payroll in Kronos time for employees, including entering corrections as needed.
Responsible for notifying Administration, Nurse Manager, House Supervisor and Risk Manager of risk events and follow up as appropriate.
Participates in the implementation of the unit specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan, completes monitoring forms and reports findings to the Nurse Manager.
Maintains intimate knowledge of Critical Care policies and procedures and acts as a resource for the RN's on the units.
Other Duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A. Education
Bachelor of Sciences degree in nursing preferred
Associates in Nursing required
B. Qualifications/Experience
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in Critical Care nursing with regard to regulatory guidelines and standard of practice; minimum one (1) year of Clinical Unit Supervisor experience. Internal candidates will be considered at management’s discretion.
Current California Nursing license
Certification in Critical Care Nursing preferred.
C. Special Skills/Knowledge
Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish)
Basic computer skills
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association.
Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card within 90 Days of hire or requirement notification.
Experience with an Electronic Medical Record preferred
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