Clinical Supervisor-RN
Lifekind Health
Cathedral City, CA
Our StoryOur mission is to bring care that's whole, human, and healing. Blending medical, behavioral, and lifestyle support into a single plan because restoring life takes more than a prescription.At Lifekind Health we strive every day to live up to that definition by providing the best care possible for our complex patient population. Our team of medical doctors, psychologists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, dietitians, and massage therapists work together within a revolutionary transdisciplinary model that addresses the quadruple aim of healthcare: enhancing patient experience, improving patient health, reducing healthcare costs, and increasing employee satisfaction. Learn more about us at www.Lifekindhealth.com.Job SummaryJob Purpose: Directly performs and supervises nursing care and all related activities of the Center according to the policies and objectives of the center. Includes responsibility for all aspects of environmental control, staff personnel, assistance to physicians, material and equipment, education of personnel, and all administrative duties. May delegate responsibilities and duties to other personnel, both professional and non-professional. Coordinates operating activities when necessary. Analyzes and evaluates nursing services to improve the quality care given. Participates in Quality Improvement Program to improve patient care. Is accountable for all aspects of nursing service.Provides, supervises and directs all nursing care given to patients within the surgery suite according to nursing principles.Insures post-operative phone calls completed by self or by staff personnel to promote continuity of patient care.Provides patient care or delegates responsibility of the procedure room and recovery area to appropriate personnel for immediate patient care.Ensures that safe and adequate transportation is available for patients - delegates as appropriate.Provides pre- and post-operative teaching to patients to ensure patients have awareness of self-care (what to eat/not eat, prescriptions, etc.)Applies policies and objectives of the Center to insure consistent quality of nursing care.Provides safe environment for patients and personnel.Supervises care of suite and equipment to insure cleanliness, sterility - as appropriate - and operational ability of all items.Directs all safety measures to prevent accidents, harm or injury in any way of patient, personnel, or equipment.Controls traffic to prevent infections.Insures proper temperature, ventilation, and lighting to provide as comfortable as possible a working environment.Provides and insures use of checking and control methods for determination of safe environment.Assists physicians during procedures through provision of adequate, qualified personnel.Formulates personnel schedule to provide personnel available for all procedures.Assures presence of qualified personnel at all procedures to provide good patient care as directed by standards and policies.Plans assignments for personnel and delegates specific duties and tasks.Provides direct patient care as required.Supervises and directs duties and jobs performed by staff personnel.Provides and controls medical supplies, and equipment needed for successful operation of the surgery suite.Directs and delegates control of inventories to insure proper amount available.Supervises care and cleanliness of equipment and supplies to insure good working conditions.Evaluates needs for new or different items in regard to present and new trends and needs of the center.Observes use and handling of supplies to decrease mishandling or incorrect methods.Establishes par levels to ensure proper operation of the center.Orders medical supplies to ensure par levels maintainedDelegates responsibility to professional staff for ongoing education of others and self.Insures staff attendance at inservice and other educational meetings.Provides ongoing opportunities of challenge and learning for staff to increase knowledge and experience.Encourages staff toward self improvement and education.Provides comprehensive orientation program for all staff members.Plans, controls, directs, and coordinates all administrative duties to insure proper functioning of department and personnel.Formulates and periodically evaluates philosophy, objectives, procedures, and policies of Center to help others and keep them current and up to dateWrites evaluations of personnel that are supervised.Assists with clinic duties as requested by Medical DirectorSees patients with physicians, assisting with intake, documentation during patient visit and patient teaching, assists with turnover of room, bringing patients to and from the exam rooms.8. Ensures that documentation is complete for CenterCompletes appropriate documentation in the medical record and ensures that physician and patient complete their appropriate documentationCompletes or directs completion of all necessary logs and checklists (procedure log, etc.)Reviews credential files of staff and physicians on a regular basis to ensure evaluations are performed in a timely manner, licensure and certifications are accurate, current and complete.Actively participates in Quality Improvement Program by seeing areas which can be improved, attends meetings, writes QI studies, keeps an open mind to ways of improvementObserves level of supplies, establishes standard par levels, orders supplies to ensure proper and fluid operation of the Center, puts supplies in their proper place when received at the Center.PRIMARY Responsibilities:Ensures smooth operation of the Center through proper scheduling of patients, scheduling of staff, maintenance of the facility through cleanliness, presence of appropriate supplies in adequate amounts.Provides direct patient care to patients of the Center.Makes sure nursing staff, physicians, anesthesia providers and non-medical staff are on duty and ready to start cases on time; if problems arise, make changes in schedule to meet physicians' needs.Assist with preparations, positioning of patient, unusual procedures, transfer of patients, use of equipment and all needed to get room ready and cases started.Help with coffee and lunch breaks, if possible, in all areas.Assist physicians in any way possible to make their time an efficient and pleasant experience.Has supervision over all nursing and para-medical personnel.Maintains personnel and work records for nursing personnel.Oversees of ordering medical supplies when needed.Assures that all medical instruments and equipment are in good working order.Assures that all carts, specialty packs and sets are prepared and ready for use when needed.Assures that emergency supplies and equipment are on hand and ready when needed.Assures that lab specimens are collected and transferred to the laboratory.Maintains record of surgeons' preferences in supplies.Supervises the taking of cultures in designated areas.Establishes and maintains an in-service training program.Adjusts schedules as neededSECONDARY Responsibilities:Assists physicians with seeing patients during clinic hoursAssists in covering vacancies in nursing staff.Assists in scheduling functions when needed.Assists office personnel as needed.Sees salesmen when possible.Serves on the Quality Improvement Committee.Qualifications:Physical RequirementsGood physical health required (able to lift 50 pounds)Must be well coordinated and able to move about freelyDexterity necessaryVisual and audio acuity necessarySpeak clearly and distinctlyNeat, clean and particular about appearanceAbilitiesUnderstanding, tact, and patience in dealing with patients, personnel, visitors, and doctors.Finely developed powers of observations and memory for detail.Ability to work calmly and resourcefully in stress situations.Ability to perceive each unit integrally and as part of the whole.Ability to impartially administer and delegate.A keen sense of personal responsibility and the ability to awaken a like feeling in others.Optimism and the ability to inspire others to sometime noble efforts.Ability to anticipate and prevent problems.Vision, imagination, and courage to make needed improvements and a sense of priority and ability in things that need to be done.A deep respect for the individual.Ability to lead, not drive; to persuade, not force.Sensitivity to the needs, feelings, attitudes, and thoughts of others.Ability to help personnel through emotionally-colored situations by educating, counseling and showing interest in their welfare.Willingness to correct, encourage, and even reprimand as the occasion demands.Ability to evaluate oneself periodically and to learn from others.Ability to use good judgment in making decisions, express opinions clearly, and admit errors.Ability to recognize, acknowledge, and foster leadership potential.Performs additional duties as directed by the Medical Director to assist in the smooth operation of the Center and provision of quality care to the patientsEducation: Registered Nurse with a current license in the State. Current CPR card (ACLS preferred). This position requires Infection Control training.Work Experience: At least three months O.R. or Recovery Room experience within the last three years. Some supervisory experience within the last three years.Skills: Ability to be self-directing, ability to take direction from physicians and managers as appropriate, ability to direct Procedure Room and Recovery Room staff, strong technical and organizational skills.Physical requirements: ability to stand, reach or assist to transfer up to 50 pounds; ability to stand and/or walk 80-90% of an 8 hour day; visual and hearing acuity to perform job related functions.Equal Opportunity Employer: Lifekind Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or any other protected class, political affiliation or belief.
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