Description

Overview

**This is a Full-time 40 hours a week position.

Level 1 Wing C (L1WC) Medical Specialties

The Clinical Nurse Supervisor is responsible for patient flow and overall day to day operations that impact the care unit or department. Provides direct oversight of care to support patient and sta? needs. Serves as a role model and leader to uphold institutional priorities, policies and practices.

L1WC is a multi-level 53-bed, inpatient medicine unit. We care for adults typically on the inpatient medicine service who suffer from acute and/or chronic illness. Our team approach and changing environment make it a great place to learn and build/expand on nursing assessment, delegation, prioritization, critical thinking and time management skills. We have a team dedicated to process improvement, problem solving, and teambuilding, which has allowed us to become a unit where everyone is a part of the solution.

Responsibilities

Collaborates and assist with operations by functioning as the first line supervisor to staff. Acts as a resource to staff to provide direct assistance or connect with appropriate resources.

Participates in performance management of staff members to including coaching, preparation of performance evaluations, and the performance management process. Initiates disciplinary action as appropriate.

Works with the staff to facilitate patient flow and to optimize clinical capacity. Determines when and how to flex staff schedules to provide clinical coverage.

Facilitates timely throughput to optimize clinical capacity within the organization.

Performs service recovery to promote patient and employee retention. Responds to staff and patient/family needs.

Addresses conflicts as they may arise. Assists/mediates discussions to maintain smooth operations.

Participates in institutional Quality and Patient Safety improvement initiatives, committees and projects.

Develops, plans, and coordinates the implementation and evaluation of orientation for new staff. Collaborates with the rest of the leadership team to assess and evaluate the clinical competence of department staff.

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree of Nursing (BSN) at time of hire.
• 2 years of progressive responsibility within an acute care setting required.
• Specialty certification preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain clinical competencies within assigned unit.
• Excellent written, verbal and computer skills required.
• Demonstrated abilities with problem solving, leadership, communication, fiscal responsibility and teamwork.
• Ability to work effectively in groups of employees and with patients and patient families is essential.

Required Licensure/Certifications

- Licensed Registered Nurse with New Hampshire eligibility.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• Pay Range: $97,760.00/Yr. - $137,800.00/Yr. (Based on 40 hours per week, otherwise pro rata)
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Early Morning
• Job ID: 40116

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.