Patient Care Supervisor - Ambulatory Surgery Center

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Clinical Nursing Director and/or Nurse Manager, the Patient Care 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 Patient Care Supervisor manages and evaluates aspects of Patient Care delivery, 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.

Work Schedule:

• 1.0 FTE
• M-F; based on business need

Required Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or AD in Nursing and Baccalaureate degree in related field required.
  • Minimum two years of experience within the Surgical Department.
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Minnesota.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Familiarity with/awareness of equipment used in Patient Care may include but is not limited to syringes, IV poles, suction machines, BP equipment, stethoscope, feeding pumps, IV pumps, catheter tubes, heating/cooling devices, restraints, computers, wheelchairs, carts, scales, commodes, beds (regular and alternative), shower chairs, Hoyer lift, audiovisual equipment, oximeter's, call lights, Vocera, pagers, Pyxis medication dispensing systems, telemetry battery packs, cardiac monitors, and surgical equipment.
  • Computer, fax, printer, copy machine, telephone, and other office machines.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Quality Improvement experience (Unit Based Quality Team, committee experience, and/or specific quality improvement project participation) preferred
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • AORN Certification
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • 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, 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 current nursing practices and techniques. Utilizes nursing research to drive changes in nursing practice.
  • Knowledge of infection control practices and their relation to Patient Care outcomes.
  • Knowledge of specialized equipment.
  • Knowledge of the principles of electrical safety.
  • Knowledge of the principles of anatomy, physiology, disease process, pharmacology, and psychology.
  • Skilled as a change agent
  • Ability to be flexible and tolerant of ambiguous situations.
  • Knowledgeable about customer service tools and principles.
  • 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.
  • Ability to perform basic word processing on a computer.
  
  

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Join us and become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and the communities we serve.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.