RN, Clinical Supervisor - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Title: RN, Clinical Supervisor

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: PICU

Status: Full Time

Shift: Nights (12hrs)

Pay Range*: $66.32/hr - $99.47/hr

Sign-On: $10,000 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary health care to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees.  Memorial Care stands for excellence in Health Care.  Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability.  Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

Requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of MemorialCare. Demonstrates behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. Supports Long Beach Medical Center’s strategic plan and participates in and advocates performance improvement/patient safety activities.

Directs and coordinates all operations of the department according to the policies, procedures, standards and standard work that guide the processes for the assigned department. Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individuals and processes for the department to ensure consistent high-quality, cost-effective patient care. Manages material and labor resources as defined in the departmental annual budget. Demonstrates positive, professional communication with patients, families, physicians, departmental and interdepartmental staff to optimize workflow and to facilitate problem identification and resolution.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

Supervises and directs patient care within one department/unit while on shift.

Fosters an environment of patient and family centered care with special attention to cultural diversity and personal patient care needs.

Models an interdisciplinary approach and collaborates with physician partners to achieve optimal operational efficiency.

Monitors personnel in performance of patient care activities to ensure safe, efficient quality patient care outcomes.

Promotes the advancement of the profession of nursing.

Makes rounds to assess patient care quality, to introduce self to patient and families, and to solicit feedback on quality of nursing services and any other concerns.

Assesses the staffing requirements of the unit throughout the shift and plans for staffing the next shift.

Investigates and resolves patient care and operational issues as needed throughout the shift. When unable to resolve during shift, ensures communication with Manager, Assistant Unit and/or Manager, Clinical Operations to facilitate resolution.

Ensures shift compliance with quality and regulatory requirements, unit-based performance improvement initiatives, patient and staff engagement initiatives, as well as productivity expectations.

Reviews and acts on requests to adjust schedules, including requests to come in late, leave early, or utilize sick time.