Supervisor Nursing - Pre-Op Phase ll @ Swedish First Hill

Full time 1 FTE

Variable Shift

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The Clinical Supervisor is accountable for assisting the Manager in the management of clinical and operational activities, and able to provide patient care.  Participates with the Manager and peers in establishing and enforcing standards of patient care and nursing practice pertaining to the unit in accordance with Swedish's Mission, Vision and Values.

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For direct patient care roles: Performs and maintains currency of essential competencies as required by specific area of hire and populations served.

Accountable for assigned clinical operations, coordinating patient care activities on a daily basis in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Accountable for appropriate patient care based on assessments of patient care and patient/family satisfaction. Conducts rounds on all patients on the nursing unit and identifies any real or potential patient care issues and intervenes accordingly. Investigates patient and family complaints and facilitates service recovery. In collaboration with the Manager, plans and implements department staffing and scheduling to provide adequate staffing levels and skill mix. Participates in planning, implementing, and monitoring performance improvement activities within the unit and outside the department. Provides guidance and feedback to staff so that trends in unit – based monitoring and evaluation reflect quality improvement and compliance with regulatory standards. Serves as a mentor and role model to charge RN’s and others in the management and organization of patient care activities. Supports and participates in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of unit – based competency program. Assist manager in interviewing and hiring of staff for the unit and assist the manager to create and maintain a department environment that encourages staff development, retention of staff, customer services, and family – centered care. Assist manager in building physician relations. Participates in the identification, planning, and implementation of implementation of educational programs for all levels of staff and ensures active participation of staff in educational activities and research. Contributes to educational process and professional development of nursing students. Collaborates with the manager to complete performance evaluations of staff in timely manner. Supports compliance with behavior standards established by the manager and assists with counseling and the disciplinary process in accordance with labor management and hospital policies. Supports staff to be accountable for adhering to standards. Communicates shift information and/or problems to the appropriate person. Makes supervisor aware of any unusual incidents of the nursing unit. Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving issues. Displays effective delegation and prioritization skills. Participates in developing and implementing the operational plan and establishing unit – based goals. Assist in maintaining and writing protocol and procedures for the unit. Participates in planning and preparing for monthly staff meetings and charge nurse meetings. Serves as a role model and resource to all levels staff on the unit.

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school.
Applicants without a BSN degree must actively pursue and attain a BSN within five years of hire. Continued employment by Swedish beyond five years is contingent upon attaining the BSN degree.
Registered Nurses employed by Swedish prior to December 1, 2012 are encouraged to pursue the BSN degree, but obtaining the degree will not be a condition of employment. Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License  Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 2 years of recent experience in a related clinical area of nursing with demonstrated clinical knowledge and leadership qualities.  

Preferred qualifications:

Experience as a Charge Nurse. 

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