RN Clinical Supervisor

Reports to: Director 5M/7T/6M/6T Position Supervises: RN, LPN, CNA, NA, US, PCTA, other technical staff Job Summary: Assists with facilitation of clinical processes within the nursing department. This includes, but is not limited to, interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures; appropriate utilization of human and material resources; staff development; implementation of continuous quality improvement processes; interdepartmental communications; and professional growth of self and staff. Performs patient care duties as needed. Serves as a liaison between the ancillary and nursing departments. Education Minimum: Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program Preferred: Bachelor Degree in Nursing Registration/Certification/Licensure: Current PA RN license, Act33/73 Clearances, and Healthcare Provider CPR Preferred: Lean Healthcare Certification Experience Minimum: Three years related clinical experience. Preferred: Five years telemetry nursing experience. Other Requirements: Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy. Status: Exempt Physical Requirements: The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted: Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr) Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr) Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr) NOTE: An asterisk ( ) indicates that the item is an essential function. Non-Material Handling Standing - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT Walking - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - CONSTANT Sitting - Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONAL Stooping - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - FREQUENT Bending - To flex the upper body forward - FREQUENT Twisting - To rotate the upper body forward - FREQUENT Climbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONAL Ladders - To ascend and descend ladders - N/A Stairs - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL Kneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL Squatting - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL Crouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL Crawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONAL Reaching Horizontal - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - CONSTANT Reaching Overhead - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENT Grasping - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - CONSTANT Finger Manipulation - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT Seeing - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT Hearing - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT Repetitive Upper Extremity Use - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT Repetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A Material Handling Pushing - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person OCCASIONAL 20 - 50 Pulling - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person OCCASIONAL 20 - 50 Lift - Floor to Waist OCCASIONAL 20 - 50 Lift - Waist to shoulder OCCASIONAL Up to 20 Lift - Shoulder to overhead OCCASIONAL Up to 20 Carrying - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet) FREQUENT Up to 20 Environmental Factors Working alone - N/A Working in cramped quarters - OCCASIONAL Constant interruptions - FREQUENT Working with hands in water - FREQUENT Use of power tools - N/A Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A Exposure to vibration - N/A Exposure to dust - N/A Exposure to noise (constant) - OCCASIONAL Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - N/A Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONAL Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - OCCASIONAL Working with bloodborne pathogens - OCCASIONAL Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand Physical Demand Met Level Examples of similar activity intensity Sedentary to Light 0-3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work. Medium 3.6-6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing) health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs). Heavy to Very Heavy >6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood. As pertains to this position: Sedentary to Light - CONSTANT Medium - OCCASIONAL Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A