Clinical RN Supervisor
Position Summary
The Clinical RN Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of patient care within the department. This role coordinates physician engagement, employee engagement, and patient experience, ensuring that care is provided in an efficient and ethical manner, respecting the dignity and worth of each person. This position requires effective communication with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare team members to maintain top decile results in patient outcomes and service excellence.
The Clinical RN Supervisor demonstrates the UNCHA Mission, Vision, and Values in action and approaches work in a way that reflects a bias for action, efficiency, and personal accountability. The Clinical RN Supervisor demonstrates professional conduct, effective communication, and effective delegation of tasks. Effectively and professionally manages working relationships with coworkers, physicians, and all UNHA team members in a way that promotes a healthy work environment. Performs duties under general supervision. Always assists coworkers, patients, families, and visitors regardless of the patient assignment, so long as the assistance is in-line with their scope of practice and license.
Compensation is commensurate upon education, experience, certification, and internal equity. Hiring compensation range starts from $34.00/hour.
Position Qualifications
Minimum Education
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university is required
Experience
- 3 years of experience working in a physician's office, practice, or clinic setting is required
- 1 year of prior experience in a similar role with a similar scope is preferred
Required Registration/License/Certification
- Active RN license required.
- Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association is required at time of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Competent in delivering safe and effective patient care within legal limits of license and certifications and hospital policies and procedures
- Knowledge of the continuum of care provided in the patient care department.
- Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians
- Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physician and acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills
Physical Demands
- Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 30 pounds
- Manual dexterity and mobility
- Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking
- Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning
- Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less
Working Conditions
- May be exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
- Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment, odorous chemicals and specimens, and unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.
- Continuous sitting, standing and walking long periods = to or greater than > 8 hours per shift
- Speaking, reading, and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day
- Exposed to vibration and cramped spaces
- Frequently per shift: lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls > 50 lbs.
- Bends, squats, kneels, twists, turns, and reaches
- Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition and moderate dexterity
- May be exposed to ionizing/nonionizing radiation exposure, including x-ray and microwave
About UNC Health Appalachian:
It's official - UNC Health Appalachian earned an "A" in the fall 2023 Leapfrog Patient Safety Grades! UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply "making life better."
About UNC Health:
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses, and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety, and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org.
UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.
Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen. For accommodations or additional information, contact [click to reveal email address].
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