What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Supervisor - Intermediate Care Unit position at Fairview Health Services?
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, located in Edina, is looking for a Patient Care Supervisor to help lead our exciting Intermediate Care Unit with a passion for customer focused care, evidence-based practice, and consistent employee engagement.
The PCS is responsible for assisting the Manager/Director with department operations. This includes supervision of personnel and projects as delegated, nursing practice, quality and safety, regulatory compliance, finance, and other operational accountabilities.
The PCS will support our 30-bed Intermediate Care Unit. The IMC unit serves a high acuity, diverse population of both surgical and medical patients, including Thoracic, Cardiovascular, Peripheral Vascular, GI, and Bariatric. This is a fast-paced unit with A complex environment offering advanced learning opportunities for the right candidate while partnering with an experienced multidisciplinary team.The position full time salaried position with variable hours to offer access to all staff throughout the different shifts.
We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement options, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, and more. Check out more of our benefits information here: www.fairview.org/noncontract
Responsibilities Job Description
Partners with Manager/Director to supervise day-to-day or shift-to-shift operations to ensure support of the mission, vision, values and goals of the organization. Assists to plan, lead, coordinate and evaluate patient care activities including staffing, resource management, quality and safety, regulatory compliance, and financial management.
Prioritizes assignments to assure timely, productive, and efficient use of resources. Assists NM to handle equipment inventory and supply management within the operational budget.
Collaborates with Nursing, Provider leadership, and other partners to implement and evaluate standards of practice. Collects and analyzes quality data and uses process improvement methodology to ensure delivery of safe and quality patient care.
Assists with department change and acts as a change agent in procedure and process changes. Demonstrates skills/abilities in the provision of patient care. Ensures unit protocols, benchmarks, and hospital procedures are initiated appropriately. Compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Advocates for patient, family and staff needs.
Assists Manager/Director to develop, implement, supervise and evaluate the quality improvement initiatives. Assists with human resources management to achieve quality service and positive employee relations.
Qualifications
Required
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. If Master’s degree is in nursing or healthcare, Bachelor’s degree in other area of study will be accepted.
Experience
- Two years nursing experience, at least one of which in a formal or informal (charge, lead, preceptor) leadership role. Knowledge of patient population served in area of responsibility.
License/Certification/Registration
- Licensed Registered Nurse. Ability to obtain Minnesota nursing license at time of hire.
- BLS certification
Preferred
Education
- Master’s degree in nursing, health care administration, business administration or related field.
Experience
- IMC or ICU RN experience preferred
- 4-5 years of RN experience preferred
- Previous leadership experience preferred
License/Certification/Registration
- ANCC or AONL Certification
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
