Supervisor RN - Gastroenterology Clinic, Full Time Days

Facilitates quality patient care through utilization of resources and maintains systems and procedures which enhance staff ability to deliver quality patient care and quality of all services, in such a manner as to lead the staff to function as a unified team administering quality care to the employees of this facility. Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below.

In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Plans, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs patient/client/employee care activities in each department in a clinically appropriate mannerMaintains mechanisms to monitor continuing compliance with standards and guidelines established by JCAHO, OSHA, CDC, State Health Department, DFS, Worker Compensation Program, ADA, FMLA and other regulatory/accrediting agencies and established guidelinesEnsures the department operates within the established annual budgetCollaborates with department physicians and staff actively monitors patient quality of care and overall service quality.

Utilizes results to implement measures for ongoing improvement of careResponsible for daily QC and equipment checks on unitEvaluates daily patient acuityFocuses on patient flow and expediting patient flowAssumes responsibility for professional development by maintaining required licensure, credentialing, and maintaining membership in professional organizations, attending continuing education programs and in-services.

Implements new knowledge and skills into own practice, as well as shares new information with staff and peer groupsEnsures HIPAA compliance with health records, retrieval, and storage. Coaches team on HIPAA regulatory guidelinesAssumes responsibility for management and implementation of programs for exposures of employees to infectious diseases or blood and body fluids. Coordinates program with Infection Control Department, Pharmacy, Laboratory and hospital management and medical staff as appropriateResponsible for the over site of quality of patient careAssists with clinical education of staff members in the absence of Clinical Educator/PreceptorExpected to take patient assignment when other staffing options have been exhaustedExpedites testing, wait times and clearancesOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training: Associate’s degree in Nursing requiredBachelor’s degree in Nursing preferredCurrent Registered Nurse licensure in North Carolina or compact state license requiredWork

3 years of Registered Nurse healthcare experience requiredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageDemonstrates effective organizational leadership characteristics and skillsWorking knowledge of budgets, staffing, Performance Improvement as well as regulatory requirementsStrong interpersonal skills requiredKnowledge of age-specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs for patients servedDemonstrates excellent/effective communication skills, both verbal and writtenPhysical

Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient/client needsVisual acuity for observation/assessment of patient/clientMuch standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 35 pounds utilizing proper body mechanicsMay involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialMay involve frequent local travelRequired Licenses and CertificationsBLS - American Heart AssociationCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity