RN Clinical Supervisor - BFS

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS The RN is a member of the physician practice management team. The RN- Clinical Supervisor serves as the clinic#s lead clinician, along with Practice Management team, supervising clinical staff within an Ambulatory setting. This position coordinates, assigns and guides the work activities of clinical staff. This position monitors work schedules, supports quality initiatives, works to improve workflows and clinical effectiveness, leads nursing practice oversight, and trains and mentors new staff. The RN Clinical Supervisor works collaboratively as an active member of the interprofessional team to provide therapeutic patient and family centered care. The RN Clinical Supervisor systematically and continuously collects and assesses data related to patient health status to develop, execute and evaluate the plan of care. The RN Clinical Supervisor utilizes evidence to drive clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health. The RN Clinical Supervisor establishes goals and strategies for meeting care coordination needs across settings with the patient, family, and/or other care providers. The RN Clinical Supervisor considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and fiscal accountability in planning and delivering care. The RN Clinical Supervisor delegates and supervises care in accordance with BFS policies, protocols and procedures and within federal and state regulations and requirements. The RN Clinical Supervisor participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives and assumes responsibility for their professional development. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.) Experience: Minimum three years of clinical experience in healthcare setting. Physician practice experience preferred. One year supervisory experience preferred. Education and Training: Graduate of accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor#s degree in nursing or related field or an Associate#s degree in Nursing combined with enrollment or acceptance into a BSN program required. If enrolled #in BSN program, #must be completed #within 2 academic years.. License, Certification

Registration:

RN License

• Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts CPR

• CPR is required. Other Requirements: Excellent time management and organizational skills, demonstrates high degree of knowledge and competence in area of practice. Demonstrates leadership abilities and is comfortable giving direction, delegating tasks. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with staff, patients and families. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills, telephone etiquette as well as written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates the ability to independently assess the patient and implement appropriate plan of care. Evidence of performance as a professional role model and leader. Recognized by peers as an experienced and competent clinician in ambulatory or med/surg nursing practice. Demonstrates the ability to utilize critical thinking skills. Demonstrates leadership ability in high stress situations. Demonstrates a patient centered approach to care and high level of customer service. Demonstrates energy and enthusiasm required to motivate and support others.

• DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• The RN is a member of the physician practice management team. The RN- Clinical Supervisor serves as the clinic's lead clinician, along with Practice Management team, supervising clinical staff within an Ambulatory setting. This position coordinates, assigns and guides the work activities of clinical staff. This position monitors work schedules, supports quality initiatives, works to improve workflows and clinical effectiveness, leads nursing practice oversight, and trains and mentors new staff. The RN Clinical Supervisor works collaboratively as an active member of the interprofessional team to provide therapeutic patient and family centered care. The RN Clinical Supervisor systematically and continuously collects and assesses data related to patient health status to develop, execute and evaluate the plan of care. The RN Clinical Supervisor utilizes evidence to drive clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health. The RN Clinical Supervisor establishes goals and strategies for meeting care coordination needs across settings with the patient, family, and/or other care providers. The RN Clinical Supervisor considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and fiscal accountability in planning and delivering care. The RN Clinical Supervisor delegates and supervises care in accordance with BFS policies, protocols and procedures and within federal and state regulations and requirements. The RN Clinical Supervisor participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives and assumes responsibility for their professional development.

• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

• Experience:

• Minimum three years of clinical experience in healthcare setting. Physician practice experience preferred.

• One year supervisory experience preferred.

• Education and Training:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing required.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field or an Associate's degree in Nursing combined with enrollment or acceptance into a BSN program required.

• If enrolled in BSN program, must be completed within 2 academic years..

• License, Certification & Registration:

• RN License

• Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts

• CPR

• CPR is required.

• Other Requirements:

• Excellent time management and organizational skills, demonstrates high degree of knowledge and competence in area of practice.

• Demonstrates leadership abilities and is comfortable giving direction, delegating tasks.

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with staff, patients and families.

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills, telephone etiquette as well as written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrates the ability to independently assess the patient and implement appropriate plan of care.

• Evidence of performance as a professional role model and leader.

• Recognized by peers as an experienced and competent clinician in ambulatory or med/surg nursing practice.

• Demonstrates the ability to utilize critical thinking skills.

• Demonstrates leadership ability in high stress situations.

• Demonstrates a patient centered approach to care and high level of customer service.

• Demonstrates energy and enthusiasm required to motivate and support others.