Clinical Supervisor

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island in North Smithfield, Rhode Island is a joint venture between Kindred Healthcare and Landmark Medical Center. Many of the patients we serve have experienced stroke, brain and spinal-cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions requiring inpatient rehabilitative services. Our goal is to help patients achieve their highest level of recovery with a goal of returning home as soon as able.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Huse Supervisor functions under the direction and supervision of the CCO and assumes responsibility for the hospital. The house supervisor in collaboration with the CCO and leadership team assists to implement, interpret and assure compliance with policies and procedures including regulatory and accreditation standards. The house supervisor directly supervises the nurses. The house supervisor is responsible for implementing hospital goals and objectives based on budget parameters. The house supervisor reinforces the mission and vision of the hospital in all interactions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The Clinical Supervisor assures the provision of safe and effective patient care after hours, on weekends and on holidays.
• Responsibilities include assessment of all departments in order to assure continuity of care and report pertinent information to management and administration.
• Provides a professional working environment for employees.
• The House Supervisor is responsible for effectively communicating unusual occurrences or complaints for follow -up and intervenes immediately when needed
• Ensures the nursing department staff performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Ensures occurrence of appropriate documentation, including documentation of medical necessity, by staff in medical records; monitors completion and revisions to the Interdisciplinary Care Plan.
• Assures compliance with nursing scope of practice and HIPAA.
• Promotes rehabilitation nursing philosophy.
• Assures education and training is provided to nursing staff on Functional Independent Measure (FIM); assures timely and accurate FIM assessments and scoring are performed.
• Enforces compliance of the nursing department with education/in-service requirements/orientation and competencies.
• Promotes rehabilitation nursing philosophy and practice; encourages staff development, including acquisition of CRRN for qualified registered nurses.
• Assists to review and evaluate risk and quality indicators, patient satisfaction results, and outcomes in order to continually improve performance and outcomes; communicates this information to the nursing department.
• Coordinate new admissions: staff assignments and room placement.
• Ensures nursing attendance and participation in team conferences.
• Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
• Manages staffing plans, nursing hours per patient day, and quality of work of nursing staff.
• Ensures limited agency usage and overtime hours by managing and monitoring the nursing schedule.
• Completes special projects in a timely manner.
• May have patient care assignment in addition to daily responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned

• Graduate of accredited registered nurse program with current licensure in the state. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support required,
• Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) required on eligibility.
• Minimum of two years of previous nursing management required
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate and direct activities of clinical personnel; effective oral and written communication skills, in English with additional languages preferred; proficiency in basic computer skills required.
• Demonstrates problem solving and critical thinking skills.