Clinical Nursing Supervisor, Emergency Department (Mainland, Hammonton Division)

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Active pursuit of a bachelor's in nursing or allied health degree required and must be attained within 3 years of date of hire or transfer. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as leadership skills, required. Proficiency in clinical applications preferred at time of hire. Incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

POSITION SUMMARY
The clinical supervisor ensures expert nursing care delivery by providing staff education, evidence-based clinical practice and leadership.

The clinical supervisor directs staff in their daily activities to ensure the delivery of care according to established departmental policies and procedures in the absence of the clinical manager. This position assists the clinical manager with daily operations of patient flow; handling customer service recoveries, supplies and stocking, scheduling and assignments; and alternative for payroll duties.

This position establishes and maintains communication with physicians and other professionals to promote mutual understanding of problems and plans of care.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Active pursuit of a bachelor's in nursing or allied health degree required and must be attained within 3 years of date of hire or transfer.
• LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of New Jersey.
• EXPERIENCE: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as leadership skills, required. Proficiency in clinical applications preferred at time of hire. Incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

 

Specialty	Experience	Advanced Certification Required	Certification Preferred
Emergency Room City & Mainland Campus	Minimum 3 years of clinical experience.	BLS required.	National certification in specialty. ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and ATCN.

 

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the ability to perform the department-specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens, along with infectious diseases. Physical demands include, but are not limited to, considerable stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing heavy equipment and excessive standing and walking. Lifting approximately 25-50 lbs. frequently; lifting 50-10 lbs. with assistance occasionally. Some departments require the ability to distinguish colors.

Essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

POPULATION SERVED
The clinical emergency department supervisor will be able to triage, assess and treat patients of all ages presenting for emergency care for all body systems, conditions and diseases, including, but not limited to, coronary, pulmonary, neuro, skeletal muscular, GI/metabolic, GU/renal, GYN, integumentary, etc.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to department leadership and may supervise incumbents as assigned (Mainland, Hammonton ED).

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.