What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Supervisor Med/Surg Oncology position at Fairview Health Services?
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, located in Edina MN, is looking for a dedicated Patient Care Supervisor to help lead the Medical Surgical - Oncology and Vascular Access Unit! Are you ready to make a different in people's lives?
Station 88 is an exciting 31 bed medical/surgical oncology unit, and we have a fabulous team. We work hard together and have fun together. We provide a safe, supportive learning environment while providing exceptional patient and family experiences. Our Oncology/Hematology patients are at varying stages of disease processes and our continuum of care includes diagnosis, treatment, palliation, and end of life care. Major treatment modalities (surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation) and minor treatment modalities (administration of biologic response modifiers, and hormone therapy) are provided.
The PCS is responsible for assisting the Manager/Director with department operations. This includes supervision of personnel and projects as delegated, nursing practice, quality and safety, regulatory compliance, finance, and other operational accountabilities.
The position is 72 hours every 2 weeks with flexible hours to offer access to all staff throughout the different shifts.
We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement options, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, and more. Check out more of our benefits information here: www.fairview.org/noncontract
Responsibilities Job Description
Partners with Manager/Director to supervise/lead day-to-day or shift-to-shift operations to ensure support of the mission, vision, values and goals of the organization. Assists to plan, manage, coordinate and evaluate patient care activities including staffing, resource management, quality and safety, regulatory compliance, and financial management.
Prioritizes assignments to assure timely, productive, and efficient use of resources. Assists NM to handle equipment inventory and supply management within the operational budget.
Collaborates with Nursing, Provider leadership, and other partners to implement and evaluate standards of practice. Collects and analyzes quality data and uses process improvement methodology to ensure delivery of safe and quality patient care.
Assists with department change and acts as a change agent in procedure and process changes. Demonstrates skills/abilities in the provision of patient care.
Ensures unit protocols, benchmarks, and hospital procedures are initiated appropriately. Compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Advocates for patient, family and staff needs.
Assists Manager/Director to develop, implement, supervise and evaluate the quality improvement initiatives. Assists with human resources management to achieve quality service and positive employee relations.
Qualifications
Required
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. If Master’s degree is in nursing or healthcare, Bachelor’s degree in other area of study will be accepted.
Experience
- Two years nursing experience, at least one of which in a formal or informal (charge, lead, preceptor) leadership role. Knowledge of patient population served in area of responsibility.
License/Certification/Registration
- Licensed Registered Nurse. Ability to obtain Minnesota nursing license at time of hire.
- BLS certification
Preferred
Education
- Master’s degree in nursing, health care administration, business administration or related field.
License/Certification/Registration
- ANCC or AONL Certification
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
