JOB TITLE:  Registered Nurse Clinic Nurse Supervisor

LOCATION: Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre

DEPARTMENT:  Pediatrics Urgent Care

WORK SCHEDULE: Days/Evenings

WORK TYPE: Full Time - Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Works with the Operations Manager to provide leadership assistance to the Pediatric departments. Responsible for the day-to-day operational

activities, human resources management, patient safety, and performance improvement, as well as all regulatory requirements.

Manages nursing personnel and daily operational related activities in assigned clinic area using diverse skills in leadership,

communication, human resource and financial management. Collaborates with nonclinical support services to assure adherence

to the requirements mandated by JCAHO, Department of Health, Quality Improvement and Infection Control.

Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area.

Performs duties to support the goals and objectives of the Medical Center in its efforts to provide quality patient care and patient satisfaction.

Reports to Pediatric Administration

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

LEADERSHIP-Demonstrates independent and Leadership initiatives

HEALTH INFORMATION DOCUMENTATION-Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation methods;

ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic form

CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS-Knowledge of and ability to use industry standards, policies and procedures relevant to function and organization.

PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE-Knowledge of and ability to assess ailments and injuries of patients and implement a treatment plan.

HEALTHCARE KNOWLEDGE-Knowledge of the operating principles, major issues, governmental regulations, and code of ethics for the healthcare industry;

ability to apply this understanding appropriately to healthcare related situations.

PATIENT RIGHTS-Knowledge of principles and practices associated with the rights and responsibilities of patients and caregivers.

PATIENT SAFETY-Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks.

COMPUTER SKILLS- Demonstrates basic navigation in a windows environment, and passwords and security. Accesses the internet, uses basic browser

functionality, and understands policy on Internet usage. Demonstrates the ability to compose, send and read emails, understands email

functionality and conventions related to replying. CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS- Knowledge of and ability to use industry standards, policies and

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Pennsylvania required.

BSN or health care related Bachelor's degree preferred.

Minimum of 5 years Pediatric experience required.

Minimum of 2 years previous management/leadership experience required.

Physician relations experience required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is typically performed in a clinical office environment. Standing for long periods of time, lifting may be involved in job duties.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

GEISINGER WYOMING VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER: (GWV), located in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., is an acute care hospital that is licensed for 274 beds, and houses the only Level II Trauma center in Luzerne County. The campus includes the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center, The Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital, the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital Pediatric Unit, a transplant program and the Brain & Spine Tumor Institute. Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre is GWV’s ambulatory campus.

ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is a physician-led health system comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient AtlantiCare, A member of Geisinger. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine became the newest member of the Geisinger Family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.  We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

*Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.