DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Supervisor, in collaboration with and under the direction ofthe Nursing Department Director/Manager, is accountable for ongoing shift leadership andoperations of a clinical department and for nursing care safety and quality. The ClinicalSupervisor uses sound human resource and budget principles to guide the daily provision ofnursing services to patients and families. The Clinical Supervisor supports comprehensivepatient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team. TheClinical Supervisor is responsible for supervising nursing department associates and providingpatient care when needed. Coaches and guides employees under his/her supervision.Demonstrates Professionalism and Excellence by performing as role model for clinical andservice excellence
RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred. National specialtycertification preferred.CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current RN license in the State of New Mexico. Current BLSCertification. Current ACLS Certification or obtain within 6 months. Current PALS/NRP ifapplicable to area. Current TNCC if applicable to area or obtain within 6 months. Current CPI orequivalent must be obtained within six months for Behavioral Health and EmergencyDepartment. BLS, ACLS and PALS must be issued through American Heart Association.SKILLS: Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/serviceappropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.EXPERIENCE: 3 years relevant experience preferred but not required.NATURE OF SUPERVISION:-Responsible to: Nursing LeadershipENVIRONMENT:-Bloodborne pathogen: BWorks irregular hours. Multiple simultaneous activities of patient care. Exposure to infectiousdiseases and x-rays. Exposure to varying unpredictable situations.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency situations, prolonged, extensiveor considerable standing. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics. Occasionallypositions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity within normallimits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.