What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Clinical Supervisor position at ThedaCare?
Why ThedaCare?
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work / life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness -
- Lifestyle Engagement
e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
Access & Affordability
About ThedaCare!
Summary
The RN Clinical Supervisor provides patient-centered, specialized, and evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an inter-professional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy. Is responsible for patient outcomes that meet high quality of care standards.
Job Description
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and unit-specific competencies to assess the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and develops a plan of care in a collaborative practice with the inter-professional team.
Monitors compliance with standards of care by observation, verbal reports, audits, and written documentation, with feedback loops to department leaders, providers, and team members.
Demonstrates emotional intelligence and confidence and maintains composure during conflict. Serves with integrity and sets a positive example at all times.
Provides input and supports the department leaders in interviewing and hiring, appraisal performance, mentoring, motivating, coaching, and retention of team members.
Acts strategically, understands and can manage change, and assists team members through transitions. Advocates for stakeholders to meet strategic goals, and assists team members in understanding how their day-to-day jobs contribute to organizational strategy.
Provides feedback to peers in a constructive manner, keeps information confidential, and develops and maintains lateral, cross-boundary relationships.
Plans for the total care needs of the patient in collaboration with the inter-professional team to provide the highest quality of care and clinical outcomes.
Demonstrates clinical expertise in the clinical specialty of assigned responsibility with the ability to perform all functions of the professional clinical nurse that are age appropriate and culturally specific.
Provides consultation and maintains positive relationships with physicians and other inter-professional team members, collaborating to problem solve and improve patient care.
Collaborates on department / clinic schedules, monitors staffing levels, and provides input to the budget preparation / monitoring and the identification of workload variability to predict and plan for appropriate staffing to enhance productivity / efficiency and maintain quality care.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or commitment to obtain BSN within five years for current ThedaCare RNs
Current Wisconsin RN license
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
Three years of clinical experience
Two years of experience leading projects, a council / committee, and / or clinical improvement work.
Additional Endoscopy requirements
Additional OR and PACU requirements
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance
Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
Occasional high noise level in work environment
Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
Standing and / or walking for extended periods of time
Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and / or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed
Occasional contact with aggressive and combative patients.
Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.
On-Call 1 weekday per week, every 5th weekend, and 1-2 holidays per year
Travel expected to meet with Team Members and / or for Team Meetings
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Scheduled FTE
Location
TC at Home - Appleton,Wisconsin
Overtime Exempt
