Nurse Supervisor | Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Clinic

Aberdeen, SD

Full time

R-260028035

Location:

Avera St Luke's Clinic Division

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Position Highlights

• Works closely with the Nurse Clinic Manager and Director in providing overall management of the clinic site

• Assists leadership in facilitating monthly clinical staff meetings

• Monitors staffing levels, coordinates and implements staffing plan to meet patient volume, identify and manage any personnel/patient issues in the absence of clinical leaders

• Knowledgeable in administration, policies, and are able to interpret these in the absence of administrative staff

• Assists with the development of goals and objectives for the unit and maintains knowledge of operating policies and procedures, assuring implementation and compliance

• In collaboration with leadership, will collect data, complete chart audits, and monitor for trends that could be used to imporve operations and effect patient outcomes.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Supervises the nursing department activities and work production. Coordinates a level of communication between nursing staff, physicians, and all other clinic departments to create a positive outcome for clinic employees and patients. Works closely with the Clinic Manager in providing overall management of the clinic site.

What you will do

• In collaboration with the Clinic Manager, is accountable for the clinical operations and coordination of patient flow.

• Assists with the development of current and future goals for the clinic.

• Manages the resources to meet budgetary clinical goals and objectives.

• Is responsible for nursing staff schedule and maintaining appropriate staffing levels to maximize efficiency. Reviews staffing with direct caregivers to offer suggestions/interventions to enhance coverage, efficiency and quality care.

• Develops, implements, and updates department specific policies, procedures, and competencies related to patient care.

• Communicates frequently with the staff and reports feedback in a timely fashion to the manager, or others as appropriate.

• Maintains a high level of clinical competency and projects high standards of service expectations for personnel within the unit.

• Provides direct patient care as needed.

• Creates and fosters a positive environment for staff between clinics, hospital departments, physician and others.

• Handles crisis situations and unanticipated events in a professional manner.

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.

• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.

• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [email protected] .

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

Additional Notices:

For TTY, dial 711

Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.