NI-Supervisor, Unit

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

10/1/2010

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-1260CL

Job Title:

NI-Supervisor, Unit

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

In collaboration with Operations Manager, the Unit Supervisor supervises staff and Clinic resources ensuring physician and customer satisfaction, compliance and attaining financial targets. Works closely with manager to establishes and implement departmental mission, goals, strategic plans and objectives that support the Health System mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Provides daily support and supervision to Unit staff, in the delivery of patient care and carrying out strategic vision. Integrates acquired or relocated physician practices as necessary and recommends Unit renovations and changes which improve customer service, profitability and/or physician efficiency.

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Monitors staff resource utilization, including preparing and reviewing daily staff schedules, addressing short term fluctuations and assigning daily work and/or patient assignments.

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Serves as a resource and communicates issues and/or changes to staff, manager and physicians ensuring Unit’s overall compliance with regulatory, safety and hospital standards.

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Assists in the preparation and monitoring of department operating and capital budgets analyzing monthly variances.

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In collaboration with technical resources, oversees department staff education and performance evaluation process ensuring competence and compliance with department and hospital rules and regulations and human resource policies. Maintains an environment that promotes positive change strategies and individual growth.

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Monitors and evaluates operational, financial and clinical outcomes and customer satisfaction making appropriate structural changes and communicating problems and/or progress to manager.

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Maintains inventory analysis system ensuring appropriate use of supply and equipment resources within established budgetary parameters.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Current Illinois nurse license or Associate Degree.

Required

2 years

 healthcare supervisory experience.

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Excellent problem solving and communication skills.

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Strong leadership, training and organizational skills.

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Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of staff within the organization and community.

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Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Pushing / Pulling

X

Carry

X

Fine Hand / Eye Coordination

X

Color Discrimination

X

Hearing Ability

X

Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.

X

15 - 30 lbs.

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30 - 50 lbs.

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Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Concentration on Detail

X

Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task

X

Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks

X

Oral Communication

X

Written Communication

X

Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

X

Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons

X

Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations

X

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

X

Exposure to Radiation

X

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.