Job ID: 66732
Position Category:
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience Required: Less than 1 year
Work Schedule Primarily M-F 0630-1500. PM, Wkds, Hol, &Call PRN
Hours/ Pay Period: 80

Location: Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park
Department: Operating Room 7030
Education Required: Associate's Degree
Union Representation: Non-Union (NONE)
Job Code: PGENSUPR
Date Posted: May 12, 2023

Position Summary:

Additional Information:

Under the direction of the Clinical Nursing Director and/or Manager, the Supervisor has direct authority for daily operations of the unit/department. Responsibilities of this position include activities such as hiring, staff development, performance management and evaluation, disciplinary actions, and scheduling. The Supervisor manages and evaluates aspects of care processes, including staff resources, productivity, patient safety, and care quality. Will work variable shifts, as needed to complete responsibilities and meet the needs of the patient care unit. This position will assist in identification of goals and has shared responsibility with the Manager and Director for process improvements on the unit/department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 
  Associate degree in area of professional expertise.
• Two years of experience in area of professional expertise
• Licensure as required per federal, state, or local regulation.
• Specialty certification in area of expertis
• Familiarity and compliance with internal policies on employment relationships.
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement tools and processes.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Knowledge of specialized equipment in practice area.

• Bachelors degree in area of professional expertise.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Knowledgeable about customer service tools and principles.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and other disciplines, patients, family members, physicians, general public, and external agencies.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Skilled in problem solving techniques and is solution oriented.
• Skilled in resolving conflict situations including interpersonal, intra/interdepartmental.
• Ability to be collaborative with others.
• Knowledge of health care systems and principles of continuum of care, utilization and resource management issues.
• Skilled in analyzing data and ability to use data to make data based decisions.
• Familiarity with computer, fax, printer, copier, and phone equipment, and word and data processing software (ex. Microsoft Office).

Unit Leadership

• Quality audits
• Quality tracking/incident investigation
• Participation in quality improvement events
• RCA participation
• Communication (newsletters, changes, etc.)
• Patient/family and staff rounding
• Team meetings
• Shared governance support
• Equipment maintenance and ordering
• Report management
• Interviews and hires qualified staff in alignment with the supervisor’s role, in collaboration with unit manager.

Staff Education Support

• Annual Mandatory e-learning tracking
• Just-in-time education for changes
• Quarterly education tracking
• RCA and quality improvement changes
• Competency management and annual skills days
• Orientation
• Scheduling
• Daily staffing needs (calls, pages, etc.)
• Evaluation of orientation process and progress

Staffing/Scheduling/Timecards Management

• Timecards – biweekly edits and approvals
• Staffing/scheduling
• Schedule changes approval and oversight
• Schedule production
• Vacation approvals

Performance Management Support

• Performance Appraisals
• Disciplinary meetings
• Performance
• Behavior
• Policy Violations
• Absenteeism
• Overtime

• Including, assists with capital budget developoment and purchases
• If a Surgical Technologist, role Performs the Surgical Technolgoist role as needed.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Complies with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides input on safety issues, and promotes a safe work environment.
• Maintains regular and timely attendance.
• Protects confidentiality.
• Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i.e., licensure/certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.)
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Integrates practices that supports patient safety, acknowledges variations in populations served.
• Anticipates the needs of the population served as well as the unique characteristics of the communities served.
• Anticipates the needs of the population in providing culturally responsive care and develops an individualized plan for patients and families.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Values

All colleagues are expected to live our values:

Excellence: We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.

Compassion: We care and show empathy and respect for each person.

Partnership: We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.

Integrity: We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for daily supervision and support of daily unit/department operations and leading teams who contribute to patient care. Facilitates quality of patient care and clinical practice. Assess and develops team members, manages performance, and ensures consistent and fair practices. Ensures correct staffing/scheduling. Develops and maintains interpersonal relationships with other leadership and departments. Manages supplies and equipment in collaboration with Director/Manager and team members.