RN Clinical Supervisor

Schedule

Full‑time, salaried position – Monday through Friday, Days.

Key Accountabilities

• Utilizes the nursing process, evidence‑based practice, and unit‑specific competencies to assess the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and develops a plan of care in collaboration with the inter‑professional team.
• Monitors compliance with standards of care by observation, verbal reports, audits, and written documentation, providing feedback to department leaders, providers, and team members.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence, confidence, and composure during conflict; serves with integrity and sets a positive example at all times.
• Provides input and supports department leaders in interviewing and hiring, performance appraisal, mentoring, motivating, coaching, and retention of team members.
• Acts strategically, understands and manages change, and assists team members through transitions; advocates for stakeholders to meet strategic goals and helps staff see how daily work contributes to organizational strategy.
• Provides constructive feedback to peers, maintains confidentiality, and develops lateral, cross‑boundary relationships.
• Plans for the total care needs of the patient in collaboration with the inter‑professional team to achieve the highest quality of care and clinical outcomes.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the assigned specialty, performing all functions of a professional clinical nurse that are age‑appropriate and culturally specific.
• Provides consultation and maintains positive relationships with physicians and other inter‑professional team members, collaborating to problem‑solve and improve patient care.
• Collaborates on department/clinic schedules, monitors staffing levels, and contributes to budget preparation/monitoring and workload variability analysis to predict and plan appropriate staffing, enhancing productivity, efficiency, and quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or commitment to obtain a BSN within five years for current ThedaCare RNs.
• Current Wisconsin RN license.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Three years of clinical experience.
• Two years of experience leading projects, a council/committee, and/or clinical improvement work.
• Intent to be promoted to manager within nine months.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasional high noise level.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents.
• Standing and/or walking for extended periods.
• Transporting, transferring, and positioning patients and equipment; low injury risk when proper body mechanics are used.
• Occasional contact with aggressive or combative patients.
• Position requires compliance with department‑specific competencies.