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+ Area of Interest: Management

+ FTE/Hours per pay period: .9-1.0

+ Department: EKG

+ Shift: 9- 8s

+ Job ID: 166416

Overview

The Non-Invasive Heart Center Supervisor provides leadership support as part of the Heart Center management team, supporting the Non Invasive Heart Center Manager in their responsibility for the development, implementation, and evaluation of care provided in Diagnostic Cardiology and Cardiac Holding, consistent with the established strategic plan, goals and objectives for Patient Care Services. The Non-Invasive Heart Center Supervisor carries out the day-to-day operations plan of the departments, under the direction of the Non-Invasive Heart Center Manager and/or Cardiovascular Director. The Non-Invasive Heart Center Supervisor serves as a clinical resource to other healthcare team members on the designated units and assume a patient care assignment based on department needs. The Non-Invasive Heart Center Supervisor coordinates unit management activities and department staff development in conjunction and collaboration with the Non Invasive Heart Center Manager, Heart Center APN, and/or Cardiovascular Director.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

+ Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

+ Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

+ Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Evaluates daily staffing needs. Collaborates with the leadership team to facilitate adjustments that meet the department needs.

• Commits to the hours needed to achieve outcomes and develop others to assure round-the-clock leadership. Requires flexibility with hours worked and shifting priorities as the environment changes.

• Serves as a resource in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care in Diagnostic Cardiology

• Assists in creating a positive work environment that contributes to safe and positive clinical outcomes.

• Assists with providing a thorough and adequate orientation program for new staff and student interns.

• Assists with competency training and continuing education programming to ensure staff development needs are met for the department.

• Participates in department and hospital shared governance infrastructure and performance improvement activities.

• Incorporates the St. Luke’s Hospital’s Comfort/C.A.R.E. Professional Practice Model into their daily practice.

Effective Communication

• Follows up on patient concerns in the absence of the Heart Center Manager. Notifies Heart Center Manager or appropriate designee of any concerns that have the potential to escalate or lead to Risk Management concerns.

• Builds trusting, collaborative relationships with staff, peers, providers and administration to advance the core patient business strategy.

• Supports and empowers staff to act with appropriate responsibility for the work processes and work environment of which they are a part. Evokes in staff a sense of ownership of and accountability for their work. As well as stimulate staff to continuously improve their performance.

Professional Development of Team Members

• Supports a thorough and adequate orientation program for new staff and student interns.

• Supports the adequate competency training and continuing education programming is done to meet identified staff development needs.

• Supports department and hospital shared governance infrastructure and staff engagement.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

• A graduate of a baccalaureate of science in nursing from an accredited nursing program.

OR

• A baccalaureate of health sciences from an accredited program (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology): must meet eligibility requirements to become certified in Adult Echocardiography through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI.)

Registered Nurse

o BSN

Registered Sonographer

o ARDMS

Experience:

• Three years of clinical experience in a clinical setting

• Recognized knowledge and expertise in caring for specific patient.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Possesses current RN licensure in the Stat of Iowa or compact state.

OR

• Must possess current certification for adult cardiac sonography (RDCS-AE, RCS)

• Must possess current certification for pediatric cardiac sonography (RDCS-PE)

AND

• Maintain current BLS Certification and/or CORE per hospital policy.

• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Writes, reads, speaks, and comprehends fluent English

• Ability to lead and participate in multidisciplinary teams

• Ability to direct others and to exercise judgment in problem-solving scenarios

• Ability to lead and/or participate in multidisciplinary teams

• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice and an expanded knowledge of current clinical and specialized patient care concepts.

• Possess a broad and varied knowledge base that is continually enhanced through self-directed study and participation in educational opportunities.

• Ability to successfully complete basic computer course through in-hospital training; develops and maintains necessary computer skills including Word and Excel.

• Possess knowledge of performance improvement and quality standards.

Other:

Must meet all components of the job description for a Diagnostic Cardiology and Cardiac Holding nursing description.