Purpose:
The Clinical Supervisor is a professional Registered Nurse or Registered Cardiovascular Technician who supervises the operational activities of the Cardiac Cath Labs and Electrophysiology Labs. The Clinical Supervisor assures adherence to established hospital policies and procedures, and is responsible for the direction, supervision, coordination and evaluation within the Cardiac Cath and EP.

Responsibilities:
 

• Primary Duties: Leadership• Utilizes tools such as the patient acuity system, established staffing ratios or standards to obtain personnel or reassign personnel to meet recommended staffing levels.• Receives call-ins and makes appropriate reassignments or changes in staff schedule to meet recommended staffing levels in the Cardiac Cath & EP Labs.• Works with Director, Staff Development Instructor, and Preceptors to evaluate staff competencies and make appropriate assignments.• Coordinates workload utilization to ensure maximum effectiveness and limit use of overtime.• Evaluates ongoing staffing difficulties and provides input to Director and the appropriate Administrator concerning staffing levels and/or staff competency. Materials Management• Approves the loaning of equipment or supplies to/from other area hospitals.• Communicates ongoing problems in obtaining necessary equipment or supplies to Manager. Patient Placement• Provides consultation to the Admission Office for the appropriate placement of patients.• Assesses patient’s condition and coordinates bed placement.• Assists in the coordination of external hospital transports from outlying hospitals directly to the Patient Processing Area.
• Communication• Communicates information appropriately and effectively intra and interdepartmentally.• Contacts ancillary departments and/or on-call personnel when needed to respond to patient care needs, unusual situations or to implement certain physician orders.• Acts as a resource to nursing units and other departments and serves as a liaison when dealing with mutual problems, issues or concerns.• Reports pertinent information and situations to Director.• Communicates with patients, co-workers, physicians, and members of the public in a gracious and respectful manner, accurately determine their needs and takes appropriate steps toward meeting those needs.• Communicates issues impacting patient satisfaction to the Director for that area and Patient Representative as appropriate.• Provides accurate written and/or verbal reports to Director for that area, Risk Manager, Patient Representative or Quality Assessment Director based upon problems encountered and actions taken as appropriate. Enforcement of Hospital/Nursing/Cardiac Cath/ EP Policy and Procedure• Intervenes in unusual situations and ensures that hospital/nursing/Cath Lab/EP Lab policies and procedures are followed.• Clarifies hospital/nursing/Cath Lab/EP Lab policies and procedures for staff, physicians, patients, and visitors.• Upholds and maintains hospital safety and security standards.
• Staff Development• Promotes a professional practice environment for all Cath Lab and EP staff. • Assists staff in the application of the nursing process.• Advises and directs staff in decision making with regard to patient care, professional development and career advancement.• Assists employees with the development of his/her self-image and identifies learning needs to Director, Staff Development Instructor, and Preceptors of that area and/or Learning Institute.• Identifies performance problems in staff and initiates counseling, conferencing and/or referral to the Director. Professional Development• Serves as a role model through the demonstration of professional behavior and communication skills.• Demonstrates commitment to and supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Pinnacle Health System.• Develops and maintains managerial skills.• Participates in the research, formation and implementation of hospital/nursing/department specific policies and procedures.• Participates in hospital/nursing/ancillary committee meetings and communicates information appropriately to staff.
• Performance Improvement• Facilitates the performance improvement process by continuous monitoring and identification of patient outcomes, intra/interdepartmental and environmental concern. Displays a willingness to utilize problem-solving techniques to insure appropriate interventions and resolutions. Secondary Duties: Other duties as assigned. Human Relations / Contact and Communications: Must be optimistic, enthusiastic and communicate with all levels of personnel. Must demonstrate a willingness to work constructively and cooperatively with other health care team members and reflect a concern for both patients’ and employees’ well being. Must demonstrate effective interpersonal and communications skills with hospital personnel and those in the community.