Clinical Supervisor - Medical/Surgical Unit - FT Days

Title: Clinical Supervisor

Job Code: 000747

FLSA Status: Non – Exempt

Reports To: Clinical Director - Nursing

Position Objective

The Clinical Supervisor directly supervises staff and is a clinical expert practitioner specific to the unit at education/staff development functions as well as designated management functions to promote high quality, cost effective health care.

This position has authority to perform supervisory duties including but not limited to hiring, evaluating performance, issuing final disciplinary actions under the review of Human Resources, and recommending discharge in collaboration with members of management and Human Resources  

Essential Functions

1.       1. Clinical Decision Making/Judgment

·       Demonstrates expert clinical knowledge and skill in the specialization of the unit or initiative.

·       Provides for the coordination of patient care throughout the continuum for areas of responsibility.

·       Serves as an expert clinician, acting as a clinical resource for the staff.

·       Works collaboratively with other disciplines in problem analysis and resolution for pathways, protocols

·       And patient care delivery.

·       Expertly organizes and reprioritizes patient care activities based on subtle and overt and/or environmental changes.

·       Assists others in prioritizing patient care.

2.       2. Nurse-Patient Family Relationships

·       Expertly provides direct patient