RN Supervisor - ObGyn (Clinic) - CARLE

The OB/Gyne supervisor manages nursing activities within the OB/gyne department and provides clinical expertise in the nursing process.

• Manages daily nursing activities of Patient Care Department(s) in conjunction with patient care manager.
• Performs essential job functions of direct reports.
• Recommends and initiates various personnel actions including but not limited to hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and promotions; make work assignments and review and edit work of direct reports. Ensures staff members are adequately trained and are competent to perform all required job tasks.
• Resolves work related issues, or assists employees in solving work related issues.
• Participates in development, planning and monitoring of fiscal budget(s).
• Assists in development and review of department policies, procedures, standing orders, and competencies.
• Manage the daily operation and flow of the ambulatory obstetrical/ gynecological department.
• Serve as a role model for professional conduct and excellent patient care.
• Provide education to providers, staff, patients/ families in the ambulatory clinic setting.
• Ensure that high quality patient care is being provided by nursing and other medical support staff through monitoring, educating, mentoring, and modeling.
• Ensure that the department is in compliance with DNV and Magnet standards
• Direct the work force in terms of overall staffing for vacations, medical leaves, and unplanned absences. Arrange coverage for appropriate use of float staff.
• Responsible for personnel related duties: payroll, interviewing and hiring, disciplinary action, enforcing duties, and departmental policies.
• Work collaboratively with other clinic departments to develop effective and relevant staff and patient educational opportunities.
• Monitor audit results and work with the Partnership Council to develop plans for performance improvement.
• Coordinate physician schedules and on-call coverage. Electronically post call schedules for CNMs and physicians to the C-Web.
• Formulates, evaluates, and updates protocols and guidelines on a yearly basis.
• Assist with completion of the budget and obtain quotes for and request new equipment. Ensure that all equipment is inspected annually and as needed.