Supervisor Nursing Services-Intensive Care Unit

US-IA-Des Moines

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Req #: 172700
Type: Full Time Benefits

UnityPoint Health

				Overview:

Assists in managing the day to day operations of the unit utilizing quality, cost effective patient care principles.  Supervises, supports and develops unit staff.  Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area).

Responsibilities:

* Manages daily operations of patient care. Contributes to the maintenance of high quality, cost effective services consistent with the needs of the users and the hospital's budgetary guidelines. 
* Provides clinical leadership by directing, coordinating and delegating patient care in an organized manner, allowing for flexibility. 
* Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. 
* Remains competent and available to participate in patient care pertinent to clinical specialty. 
* Demonstrates personal and professional growth and promotes the same among team members. 
* Maintains awareness of applicable laws and/or regulations affecting patient care. Remains current on law/regulation changes, recognizes implications to the organization and recommends courses of action to ensure compliance. 
* Assists in the development of policy/procedure and guidelines for safe, efficient operation of the department as needed.
* Assists in developing annual budget, and takes appropriate action when appropriate to maintain control of department financial resources. 
* Implements evidence based practice strategies to meet the patient care needs. Assists in the achievement of quality improvement objectives and takes necessary modifications for attainment of goals.  
* Interviews, orients, trains, schedules, evaluate, disciplines, and terminates staff with appropriate input. Demonstrates the ability to fairly and consistently interpret, apply and follow personnel policies/procedures.  
* Is able to instruct and lead the staff so that a high level of productivity is maintained, intervening when necessary to problem solve. 

Qualifications:

Education: 

* Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 

* One year experience as a registered nurse

License(s)/Certifications: 

* Current Iowa License as a registered nurse
* Current BCLS certification
* Current ACLS certification
* Certification in Critical Care Nursing (CCRN)
* Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) and/or Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) certification
			
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