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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

We are seeking a **Nurse Supervisor for our** **Boise/Nampa/Ontario Wound and Podiatry** **!**

As a Nursing Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of a single/multiple primary care and/or specialty sites of ten or more physicians and mid-levels, focusing on physician relationships, staff relationships, and customer service. Coordinates the day-to-day back office operations as needed. Will be knowledgeable with Joint Commission, OSHA, CLIA and State radiological safety standards as well as any other local, state or federal mandates. Focus includes customer service, physician and staff relationship and financial management. Provides leadership and nursing oversight for back office staff.

General Requirements:

+ Minimum of two years of nursing experience required, preferably in a physician office setting.

+ Management experience preferred.

License/Certification:

+ Candidate must have an RN license in Idaho or Oregon and must provide licensure in their secondary state within six months of hire

+ American Heart Association Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Provides nursing care to patients under his/her scope of nursing practice.

+ Assists physician with examinations and treatments.

+ Administers medications safely under their defined scope of practice.

+ Assists in education to patients, family members and staff.

+ Aids in identifying methods of improving patient care.

+ Assists in emergency situations under the direction of a provider and leads emergency in the absence of a provider.

+ Maintains a clean, well-stocked patient care area, observing asepsis techniques and all other federal mandates (e.g., OSHA, TJC).

+ Pursues educational opportunities for self and staff.

+ Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and business functions of the clinic/network.

+ Assists in instructing policies and procedures with clinical functions.

+ Coordinates and schedule all back-office staff. Accepts and manages staff call-ins.

+ Acts as liaison between support staff, physician and clinic managers/administrators.

+ Manages clinic staff:

+ Responsible for recruiting, hiring, orienting, supervising, coaching, disciplining, engaging, developing, and evaluating performance for all clinical float staff (non-providers).

+ Conducts staff meetings and staff competency evaluation meetings on a monthly basis, attends provider meetings as necessary.

+ Maintains payroll system and runs reports as necessary.

+ Maintains adequate staffing levels to support physician productivity.

+ Assures staff competencies, performs or assigns required audits staff and clinic audits.

+ Works and functions in clinical area in the absence of sufficient staff, to include weekends and holidays in clinics with urgent cares. Patient Care is always our top priority.

+ Completes and presents annual performance evaluations.

+ Monitor and reporting of staff certifications, licensing, and competency compliance.

+ Provides oversight for all clinical practice including MA, LPN, and RN.

+ Active member of the Ambulatory Care Council and attends monthly meetings.

+ Actively participates in network process improvement projects.

+ Maintains supervision of all medical/surgical supplies, medications and vaccines.

+ Responds in a timely manner to resolve patient concerns and/or employee conflict, promoting customer service.

+ Utilization of incident reporting system and providing follow-up and documentation as needed.

+ Knowledge of TJC and OSHA as well as any other local, state or federal mandates.

+ Coordinates and implements process improvement projects.

+ Assists in assessing capital equipment needs and provide input to the operational budget yearly.

+ Explores and initiates clinic growth opportunities.

+ Budget Accountability of staff overtime, supply ordering.

+ Communicates and effectively works with departments/managers within the Saint Alphonsus Health System.

+ Assists clinics in monthly audits in preparation for Joint Commission surveys, and also in an effort to maintain regulatory compliance. Audits may include, medications, Environment of Care, Patient Medical Record, and any other audits as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

+ Customer service-oriented attitude/behavior.

+ Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Working knowledge of medical office operations.

+ Willingness to attend and participate in off-site meetings and/or seminars.

+ Proficient in computer skills. Ability to become an EHR super-user.

+ Facilitator of Quality Improvement Projects.

HIGHLIGHTS** **AND** **BENEFITS** **:

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

+ We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.

+ Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.

+ We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers (https://www.saintalphonsus.org/careers/search-openings/details?j=00137722\_Speech%20Therapist%20PRN) to learn more!

MINISTRY/FACILITY INFORMATION** **:

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

+ Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;

+ The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);

+ Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improvingpatient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran