CAT SCAN TECH

Job Summary:

The Patient Care Supervisor is accountable and responsible during a scheduled shift for managing and guiding the activities of the hospital including, but not limited to, the staff, environment, patients, and visitors. Must be able to clinically participate in all components of the nursing process. Exhibits knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. They will demonstrate the knowledge and skills appropriate to communicate and interact with patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs. Reports directly to the Director of Nursing.

Performance Expectations:

• Ability to effectively communiciate with department directors, coordinators, staff, patients, phyisicans, and other members of the organizations administrative and leadership team in a manner that is consistent with a customr service focus and application of positive language principles
• Demonstrates sound judgement in interactions with employees, physicians, and the interpforessional care team
• Exhibits open and professional communication abilities
• Collaborates with Unit Directors for all aspects of patient care
• Manages and guides the staffing matrix for upcoming shifts including placing staff on low census or call as the hospital census dictates
• Maintains the staff call in log
• Updates the master schedule with any updates
• Performs duties required within the hospital to continue maximum functionality during staffing crunches or emergencies
• Functions as a mentor and resource to unit staff provide oversight for students/new employees/preceptorships, identifies levels of organizational conflict and applies tools to effectively resolve concerns, complaints, or dispute with patients, families, physicians, and other interprofessional healthcare team members.

• Sets a positive example to all staff in daily activities.
• Champions the development and growth of safety culture.
• Demonstrates organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Champions the development and growth of safety culture.
• Demonstrates organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.

• Embraces and practices We C.A.R.E. philosophy in all aspects of patient, visitor, coworker and staff care.
• Meets established standards of practice of assessment and reassessment from admission to discharge as evidenced by appropriate documentation in the medical record
• Consistently plans patient care in conjunction with other disciplines to meet the goals and individualized needs of the patients
• Is competent in patient interventions as evidenced by safe administration of medications, treatments, procedures, infection control, and addressing changes in status to safely care for patients
• Consistently evaluates the practices of care delivered to patients and adjusts care according to established standards of practice and physician's orders
• Consistently educates patients and family on equipment, medications, safety, pain control, and discharge needs
• Completes accurate and timely documentation
• Is competent to access and utilize the EMR for the provision of patient care
• Exhibits knowledge and skills to safely and appropriately fulfill job specific responsibilities related to safety, security, emergency preparedness, control of hazardous materials, life safety, and utility systems as outlined in the hospital's environment of care plan
• Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patients, from pediatric to adult in performance of duties and responsibilities
• Proves the ability to make assignments and delegate job duties to staff based upon patient acuity, census, and best practice guidelines to deliver safe, quality care
• Able to safely utilize equipment including, but not limited to: defibrillator, V/S machine, portable and wall suction devices, Accu-Check, Medication Dispensing Machines, SCD pumps, IV pumps, Feeding Pump, Patient warmer, Blood/fluid warmer, and patient beds.
• Validates the promotion and adherence to the organization's established Compliance Program and Standard of Conduct, and regulatory standards
• Responsible for adhering to budgetary guidelines and staffing productivities
• Embraces and practices We C.A.R.E. philosophy in all aspects of the patient, visitor, coworker and staff care
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing

preferred.