Supervisor, Patient Care (Infectious Disease)

Job Description

Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory standards of care. Develops quality improvement programs and instructs staff on same. Develops, implements and monitors preventive maintenance and equipment replacement programs.

Job Responsibility

• Leads the activities of assigned Patient Care team members by communicating and providing guidance toward achieving department objectives. Develops quality improvement programs and instructs staff on same.

• Selects, develops, manages and evaluates direct reports; ensures performance appraisals are completed in a timely manner.

• Keeps current on a variety of management and health care topics and is accountable for self-development.

• Identifies, develops, implements and maintains cost effective methodologies for delivery of supplies and equipment in assigned areas of responsibility.

• Participates as a member of the healthcare team and various interdisciplinary committees to improve patient care and meet patient needs.

• Acts as a liaison to various departments to facilitate the delivery of patient care.

• Promotes collegial relationships based on mutual respect and support.

• Develops, implements and monitors preventive maintenance and equipment replacement programs.

• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.

• Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.

• 4-6 years of relevant experience and 0-2 years of leadership / management experience, required.

• Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).