RN Supervisor-Apheresis

Company: Avidity Exchange LLC
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

RN Supervisor-Apheresis Please provide a personal email and contact phone when submitting your resume RN Supervisor-Apheresis Nurse Albuquerque, NM Full Time key qualifications licenses and certifications NM License, RN Years of experience 2+ years Overview RN Supervisor - Apheresis Albuquerque, NM FT Work under the general nursing process while using independent judgment to assign nurses, technicians and nursing care to assigned patients. Designate shift and schedule assignments, call in staff, send staff home and monitor attendance. Provide clinical leadership for nursing and technician staff. Ensure adequate staff to meet patient census. Supervise staff and patient care delivery on designated shift, and serve as a clinical resource for staff. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups - 100% Medical/Dental coverage for the employees - Work in a specialty where you have the ability to spend time with your patients and get to know them. - Competitive compensation and benefits included CAP bonuses for certifications, aggressive retirement contributions and PTO. - Albuquerque is rated as one of the best cities in America to live, work and play. Must- Skills for the job: - Nursing program (nationally accredited) graduate - Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in State of New Mexico or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by State of New Mexico - 2 years directly related experience - Preferred Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing - Preferred 1 year Apheresis experience - Previous leadership experience as a Supervisor or Charge Nurse Details Position Summary: Work under the general nursing process while using independent judgment to assign nurses, technicians and nursing care to assigned patients. Designate shift and schedule assignments, call in staff, send staff home and monitor attendance. Accountability: Addendum - PATIENT CARE - Perform apheresis procedures (cell therapy product collections, research collection and therapeutic patient procedures), assess patients/donors H&P for procedural concerns, risks and contraindications, reviews donor questionnaires, justifications and other related documentation before collection according to SOPs and regulatory guidelines. Monitor patient and make technical changes appropriately, adhere to regulatory requirements for procedures, draw and process lab work, know process for critical lab results and reporting requirements. Assist in chart review, data collection or entry for apheresis procedure database or research projects STRATEGIC INITIATIVES - Active participation in nursing strategic initiatives such as quality improvement and monitoring, TJC compliance, Magnet Recognition, recruitment and retention of staff and patient and employee satisfaction SHARED GOVERNANCE - Support and implement the UNMH shared governance model INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT - Using independent judgment assign nursing personnel and staff to specific patients ASSIGNMENT - Designate shift and schedule assignments; assign duties in accordance with the plan of care, patient needs, and within the scope of staff qualifications and licensure/certification/registry ACCOUNTABILITY - Supervise and direct staff providing patient care; accountable for care provided to patients on assigned shift STANDARDS - Monitor compliance with specific objectives; ensure implementation of and compliance with standards, objectives, and operating policies and procedures; follow up with Director on any concerns LIAISON - Act as liaison as necessary between physicians, staff, patients, families, and other departments to promote and facilitate communication, problem solving, decision-making, crisis intervention, resource utilization, and conflict management SUPERVISION - Develop efficient organizational structure, supervise employees - select, terminate, train, educate, correct deficiencies, perform appraisals, issue discipline, counsel, schedule work assignments; encourage staff teamwork and growth initiatives ROLE MODEL - Act as a clinical resource and role model for department personnel; demonstrate the UNMH Standards of Performance DELEGATION - Delegate and monitor completion of duties according to departmental and Hospitals policies PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required PATIENT CARE - Ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with quality standards; ensure documentation of patient care activities POLICIES - Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies CARE PLAN - Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained PARTICIPATION - Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients MEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information INQUIRIES - Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right" Certification Requirements: RN MATRIX - Complete and maintain unit/clinic based required certifications and competencies as listed in the department expectations/and or the unit/clinic education matrix Education Requirements: Nursing program (nationally accredited) graduate Experience Requirements: 2 years directly related experience Addendum - 3 months Apheresis experience Addendum - Experienced in venipuncture and use of vascular access devices Licensure/Certification Requirements: Addendum - ACLS and PALS w/in 30 days of position Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in State of New Mexico or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by State of New Mexico CPR Certification for Healthcare/BLS Providers or for Professional Rescuers or must obtain within 30 calendar days of date of position Education Requirements - Preferred: Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing Experience Requirements - Preferred: Addendum - 1 year Apheresis experience

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