The Clinical Supervisor, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Nursing Department Director/Manager, is accountable for ongoing shift leadership and operations of a clinical department and for nursing care safety and quality. The Clinical Supervisor uses sound human resource and budget principles to guide the daily provision of nursing services to patients and families. The Clinical Supervisor supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for supervising nursing department associates and providing patient care when needed. Coaches and guides employees under his/her supervision. Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. Current RN license in the State of New Mexico. Current CPI or equivalent must be obtained within six months for Behavioral Health and Emergency Department. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Nursing Leadership
Multiple simultaneous activities of patient care. Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits.
