Supervisor Patient Care - General Medicine West 12 - Night Shift

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West 12 | General Medicine Unit:

West 12 is a 24-bed acute care unit. Nurses on this unit care for medical patients.  Some of the main populations include: infants with diagnoses such as fever, rule out sepsis, hyperbilirubinemia, failure to thrive, dehydration, and bronchiolitis; and children of all ages with respiratory illnesses such as asthma, pneumonia, croup, and pertussis.

This position promotes the patient care philosophy and objectives of the professional practice governance members by subscribing to and supporting CHW standards of care through the coordination of patient care activities.

• Acts as an active member of the leadership team to support the care management model, CHW scope and standards of pediatric clinical nursing practice, legal regulations, CHW Code of Ethics and hospital policies.
• Works toward achieving ongoing development of leadership skills and participates in professional activities to stay current in relevant area of clinical practice.
• Facilitates the development and engagement of professional and technical personnel (registered nurses, graduate nurses, nurse interns, technicians, unit secretaries) providing patient care.

Hours:

• 1.0 FTE | 40 hours per week | NIGHT SHIFT
• 60% (0.6 FTE) | Direct Patient Care & 40% (0.4 FTE) Indirect Patient Care/Administrative & Leadership Time

Education, License & Certification

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, consideration will be given to applicants currently enrolled in a baccalaureate program in nursing or a BSN completion program with an anticipated graduation date within a time frame to be agreed upon, not to exceed 4 years from hire date.
• Must possess current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Wisconsin.

Experience & Skills

• Approximately two to three years technical experience necessary in order to gain knowledge of professional nursing practice and procedures, and proficiency in the care of complex pediatric patients, as well as experience in advance supervision in order to oversee unit staffing and activities of subordinate staff.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Health & Safety Association, License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin