What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Supervisor - LTAC position at Fairview Health Services?
M Health Fairview is looking for a committed Patient Care Supervisor (PCS) on the Long-Term Acute Care Unit (LTAC) at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN, located within the Fairview Health and Wellness Hub (formerly St. Joseph’s) location.
This position is responsible for assisting the Manager/Director with department operations. This includes supervision of personnel and projects as delegated, including but not limited to hiring, discipline and performance evaluations. The position is full-time, straight days with no weekend requirement!
This position is full time and eligible for full benefits: medical, HSA, dental, vision, 403b, PTO, Shift Differentials, health & wellbeing resources, tuition assistance & reimbursement and more.
Responsibilities Job Description
The PCS:
- Partners with Manager/Director to supervise/lead day-to-day or shift-to-shift operations to ensure support of the mission, vision, values and goals of the organization.
- Assists Manager/Director 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 lead equipment inventory and supply management within operational budget.
- Collaborates with Nursing, Provider leadership and other partners to implement and evaluate standards of practice.
- Collects and analyzes quality data and applies process improvement methodology to insure deliver of safe and quality patient care.
- Assists with department change and acts a change agent in of system change, procedure change and process changes.
- Demonstrates skills/abilities in provision of patient care
- Ensures unit protocols, benchmarks, and hospital procedures are initiated appropriately.
The PCS also:
Assists the 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. Ensures compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Advocates for patient, family and staff needs. Drives improvement activities that promote patient centered care and positive customer experience. Assists Manager/Director to ensure staff compliance in areas of job requirements, education and clinical competency. Promotes a culture of high employee engagement, professional development, nursing education and research.
Qualifications
Required
Education
· Bachelor’s degree in Nursing RN. 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
License/Certification/Registratio
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
