Job Description
Description
The Clinical Supervisor, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Nursing
Department Director/Manager, is accountable for ongoing shift leadership and operations of a
clinical department and for nursing care safety and quality. The Clinical Supervisor uses sound
human resource and budget principles to guide the daily provision of nursing services to patients
and families. The Clinical Supervisor supports comprehensive patient and family services through
effective participation with the interdisciplinary team. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for
supervising nursing department associates and providing patient care when needed. Coaches and guides
employees under his/her supervision. Demonstrates Professionalism and Excellence by performing as
role model for clinical and service excellence.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred. National specialty certification
preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current RN license in the State of New Mexico. Current BLS
Certification. Current ACLS Certification or obtain within 6 months. Current PALS/NRP if applicable
to area. Current TNCC if applicable to area or obtain within 6 months. Current CPI or equivalent
must be obtained within six months for Behavioral Health and Emergency Department. BLS, ACLS and
PALS must be issued through American Heart Association.
SKILLS: Must be able to demonstrate the
knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served
on the assigned unit/department.
EXPERIENCE: 3 years relevant experience.
NATURE OF
SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Nursing Leadership
ENVIRONMENT:
-Bloodborne pathogen: B
Works
irregular hours. Multiple simultaneous activities of patient care. Exposure to infectious diseases
and x-rays. Exposure to varying unpredictable situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to
handle emergency situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing. Has knowledge of and
uses good body mechanics. Occasionally positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment.
Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination
required
Additional Information:
- Specialty: RN
- Location: 1672 Hospital DrSanta Fe, New Mexico 87505
- Contact:
About the Company:
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of
more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care
facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and
ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and
the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing
ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately
45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for
patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United
States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and
core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the
communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family
members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the
dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas
is an ongoing effort.