RN Clinical Supervisor - Assistant Director of Med/Surg Services

Job Summary

The RN – Clinical Supervisor provides clinical and administrative leadership for a hospital unit, supporting patient care delivery and overseeing nursing staff performance. This position works in collaboration with the unit director to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff, shift coordination, support for clinical practice, and facilitation of operational initiatives, staffing, and patient flow.
• Provides clinical leadership and supervision for RN, LPN, NA, and unit support staff.
• Affords assistance with patient care, nursing assessments, and treatment planning using the nursing process.
• Collaborates with nursing activities and resource utilization to achieve unit goals.
• Ensures quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in daily operations.
• Supports patient education, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Mentors, trains, and educates staff.
• Hires, onboards, performs performance evaluations, and handles disciplinary actions.
• Contributes to budgeting, staffing plans, and resource management.
• Participates in audits, performance improvement initiatives, and policy development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate, evaluate, and guide staff performance.
• Ability to multitask and respond effectively in high-stress clinical environments.
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and hospital systems.

Education

• Postsecondary certificate, diploma, or program graduation from an accredited school of nursing. (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a related field. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice. (Required upon hire)
• Basic Life Support (BCLS). (Required upon hire or within facility-specified timeframe)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or NIH Stroke Scale certification. (May be required – facility specific; upon hire or within facility-specified timeframe)

Experience

• Two (2) or more years of clinical experience in acute care nursing. (Required)
• Prior experience in a charge nurse or supervisory role. (Preferred)