CLINICAL SUPERVISOR-CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES

Overview

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. 

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Supervisor is accountable for the efficient and effective operation of assigned services within the Cardiovascular Services.  Responsibly manages human and material resources. Prepares and administers budgets for areas of responsibility. This individual communicates and facilitates the Director’s goals regarding program development, quality, financial and human resource development.  Serves as a professional role model, leader, mentor, technical and clinical resource for reporting staff and other members of the health care team.  Leads staff to perform effectively to achieve agreed up goals and patient outcomes. Works with Medical Staff and other disciplines to provide a high-quality service. This individual supports the mission, values, and strategic plan of the Medical Center.

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Ensures that care/procedures is delivered with respect for individuals’ rights and preferences
• Participate in departmental, nursing and organizational policy formulation and decision-making involving staff.
• Accept organizational accountability for services provided to recipients.
• Evaluate the quality and appropriateness of health care.
• Coordinate procedural nursing care with other healthcare disciplines, and assist in integrating services across the continuum of health care.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of personnel, including staff representative of the population diversity.
• Assess the impact of, and plan strategies to address, such issues as:
• Ethnic, cultural and diversity changes in the population
• Political and social influences
• Financial and economic issues
• The aging of society and demographic trends
• Ethical issues related to health care
• Assume responsibility for staffing and scheduling personnel.  Assignments reflect appropriate utilization of personnel, considering scope of practice, competencies, patient/client/resident needs and complexity of care.
• Ensure appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continuing professional development for personnel.
• Provide guidance for and supervision of personnel accountable to the Clinical Manager
• Evaluate performance of personnel
• Develop, implement, monitor and be accountable for the budget for the defined areas of responsibility when necessary.
• Ensure evidence-based practice by participating in and involving staff in evaluative research activities.
• Provide or facilitate education experiences for staff and students.
• Ensure shared accountability for professional practice.
• Timely intervention, including disciplining of employees as may be consistent with hospital policy, when infractions are suspected.
• Take personal accountability for professional growth and development.
• Provide patient care as needed.
• Support and provide direction for evidence-based practice by participating in and encouraging the nursing staff in evaluative research activities.
• Attends meetings on behalf of department and participates in organization and department initiatives
• Runs reports, performs data review and analysis, and assists the Director as needed.

Qualifications:

• One (1) year of Cardiac Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology experience, required.
• Experience in a supervisory position that requires knowledge of financial, management, personnel supervision, and clinical practice, required
• Must be able provide clinical back-up, required.
• Two (2) years recent Charge Nurse or other healthcare management experience, required.
• Must possess knowledge of organization and operation of assigned areas. 
• Must possess knowledge generally acquired through 3-5 years’ experience as a professional in a related field, with progressively more responsible experience in appropriate specialty area
• Must be able to effectively communicate in oral and written form
• Must be proficient with computers and word processing and database programs.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, required.
• BSN from an accredited university required.  A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered
• Masters preferred.

Licenses:

• Current CA Registered Nurse, required.

Certification:

• Current BLS, required.
• Current ACLS, required.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work. 

*Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted.  Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.