Clinical Supervisor - RN

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR - REGISTERED NURSE

SITE OF SERVICE:

·        Fort Bliss Detention Center, El Paso, TX

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

·        Education: Associate of Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

·        Accreditation: Shall be a graduate from a baccalaureate degree (BSN) program in nursing accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education. Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

·        Cardiac Certifications: Possess and maintain the following certifications:

o  Basic Life Support (BLS)

·        Experience: Shall have (2) two years of nursing experience and (1) one year of supervisory experience.

·        Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

·        U.S. Citizenship: Shall be a U.S. citizen

·        English Language Requirement:  Shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers.

·        Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.

CORE DUTIES:

·        Report directly to the Warden/Facility Administrator or Health Service Administrator for daily clinical operations within the medical department

·        Manage and supervise daily nursing/clinical activities. 

·        Supervise nursing and non-licensed health care providers in the performance of their duties and evaluate as prescribed by the facility and corporate policy. This includes, but is not limited to, training new employees; evaluating performance and preparing written performance appraisals; listening to complaints and effectively resolving disputes or problems; taking corrective or disciplinary action; developing work schedules for subordinates; and approving leave requests.

·        Provide direct patient care as indicated within scope of licensure; apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates/residents.

Provide for adequate staffing at the facility; fill in as needed during periods of short staffing; may perform nursing duties including, but not limited to, executing physician’s orders, assisting physicians in examinations or treatment, dispensing and administering medications, treating emergencies and screening patients for referrals, and performing intakes.

Perform triage and physical assessments.

·        Perform and direct emergency care and procedures as needed and call the Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders.

HOURS:

·        Shifts are scheduled for 8 hours per day.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer

Links: To learn more about LUKE please visit our website at: http://www.lukestaffing.com